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"Both the preliminary and the final results should be subject to challenges. Therefore the electoral law should differentiate between the procedures, deadlines and time-limits applicable to each phase."
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OSCE (ODIHR): Resolving Election Disputes in the OSCE Area: Towards a Standard Election Dispute Monitoring System, para. II.G.32Summaries
- The legal framework for elections should provide effective redress for violations of electoral rights.
- There should be impartial scrutiny of the counting process and access to judicial review.
- Arrangements should be made to hear petitions related to the announcement of results.
- The right to challenge election results should be provided for by law.
- The rules should provide clear grounds upon which complaints and appeals are allowable.