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"In order to avoid passive electoral geometry, seats should be redistributed at least every ten years, preferably outside election periods, as this will limit the risks of political manipulation."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.2.2.16 (exp. report)

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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The delimitation of boundaries should be reviewed frequently enough to ensure equal voting rights and account for population movements.
Review of boundaries should be conducted sufficiently in advance of the elections as to avoid instability.