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"In this context, efficacy means that the formal requirements to lodge an appeal are minimal and do not constitute an obstacle to access justice, nor impede the resolution of the legal dispute in any way."

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OAS: Observing Electoral Justice Systems: A Manual for OAS Election Observation Missions, p. 19

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

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The rules should provide clear grounds upon which complaints and appeals are allowable.
Procedures for the filing and adjudication of disputes must be understandable and easily accessible to all parties.