Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"A country’s choice for its electoral system, if it meets the minimum standard for democratic elections, should be respected."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Guidelines for Reviewing a Legal Framework for Elections, First Edition, p. 8

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Guidelines for Reviewing a Legal Framework for Elections, First Edition

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While no electoral system is prescribed by international law, the system chosen must be consistent with international obligations and should be clearly stated in law.