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"People with disabilities should therefore be able to exercise their right to vote and participate in political and public life as elected representatives on an equal basis with other citizens."

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CoE (Venice Commission): Revised Interpretative Declaration to the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters on the Participation of People with Disabilities in Elections, para. I.1

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Revised Interpretative Declaration to the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters on the Participation of People with Disabilities in Elections

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The right to vote should not be restricted based on any perceived or actual disability and mental health status, including pursuant to an individualized assessment.
With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidacy based on any form of disability.