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"Voters should always have the possibility of voting in a polling station; other means of voting are, however, acceptable on certain conditions, as indicated below."
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CoE (Venice Commission): Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters, I.3.2.2.37 (exp. report)

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Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters

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  • Every citizen has the right to vote.
  • Voting procedures, facilities, and materials should be appropriate, accessible, and easy to use for persons with disabilities.
  • Various methods may be employed to facilitate voting for those unable to reach a polling station.
  • Special voting procedures must provide the necessary security and transparency to the voting process.
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