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"[P]olling stations must include representatives of a number of parties, and the presence of observers appointed by the candidates must be permitted during voting and counting. "
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.3.2.x

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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  • Candidates' agents should be guaranteed access to monitor all aspects of the electoral process.
  • Political party and candidate representatives should be allowed in the polling station to observe polling.
  • Candidates and party agents 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.
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