Election Obligations & Standards Database

Quote

"Observation of elections a. Both national and international observers should be given the widest possible opportunity to participate in an election observation exercise."

Document

CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, II. 3.2. a

Summaries

Candidates, party agents, and accredited observers should have access to polling stations.
Candidates or their agents and accredited observers should be allowed to observe the counting and tabulation of the votes.