Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Laws governing states of emergency should provide a prompt and independent review by the legislature of the necessity of derogation measures.

Obligations

Rule of Law

Election Parts

Legal Framework

Issues

Derogation of Obligations

Criteria

Prior to the derogation of human rights and electoral obligations, a state of emergency was publicly announced

Quotes

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.