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Laws governing states of emergency should provide a prompt and independent review by the legislature of the necessity of derogation measures.
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Prior to the derogation of human rights and electoral obligations, a state of emergency was publicly announced
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The national constitution and laws governing states of emergency shall provide for prompt and periodic independent review by the legislature of the necessity for derogation measures.