Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Everyone (regardless of whether he or she enjoys political rights) must be entitled to collect signatures. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice on Referendums, para. III.4.c

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Code of Good Practice on Referendums

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including support from a minimum number of citizens.