Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

The process of boundary delimitation should be clearly stated in law.

Obligations

Rule of Law

Election Parts

Electoral System and Boundary Delimitation

Issues

The Legal Framework for Electoral Systems and Boundary Delimitation

Criteria

There were clear legal provisions regarding the electoral system and boundary delimitation

Quotes

The drawing of boundaries should be undertaken using a transparent and consistent procedure, established by law, and may include the use of criteria such as population size and geographical or administrative boundaries. Electoral boundaries should be regularly reviewed to reflect demographic changes.