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"In countries where the service has a cost to those who decide to file a lawsuit, care should be taken to ensure that this can be done for a reasonable and accessible sum and that it does not constitute an impediment."

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OAS: Observing Electoral Justice Systems: A Manual for OAS Election Observation Missions, p. 17

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Observing Electoral Justice Systems: A Manual for OAS Election Observation Missions

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Fees that de facto prevent access to the courts may violate the obligation of equal access to the courts.