Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Loss of the right to vote may only be imposed following adjudication by a court.

Obligations

Right and Opportunity to Vote

Election Parts

Issues

Criteria

Voter education campaigns included information on restrictions that may be applied to participatory rights
Any restrictions on the right to vote were established in advance of election day

Quotes

Loss of the right to vote or stand for election may be imposed only following adjudication by a court of law and, in some countries, must be the basis of a separate judicial proceeding.