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"At the same time, cancellation (“de-registration”) of candidacy is an extraordinary measure that effectively deprives eligible candidates of the right to stand in election. As such, it may only be applied for the most serious violations of the law following a fair EDR process."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Handbook for the Observation of Election Dispute Resolution, p. 41

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Handbook for the Observation of Election Dispute Resolution

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Limits on those wishing to run for office must be based on objective and reasonable criteria.
Political parties may be required to register with election authorities when contesting the election. The grounds for rejecting a registration application should be based on objective criteria.