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"Nonetheless, the rights bestowed by Article 3 of Protocol No. 1 are not absolute. There is room for implied limitations and Contracting States must be allowed a margin of appreciation in this sphere. "

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CoE (ECHR): Case of Hirst v. the United Kingdom (no. 2), para. 60

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Case of Hirst v. the United Kingdom (no. 2)

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Limits placed on the right to vote must be based on objective and reasonable criteria.
Limits on those wishing to run for office must be based on objective and reasonable criteria.