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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Procedures for ballot access must be non-discriminatory.


Obligations

  • Freedom from Discrimination and Equality Before the Law

Election Parts

  • Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

  • Equal Treatment of Candidates and Parties

Criteria

  • Candidates and political parties were able to compete with each other on an equal basis

Quotes

  • In order to give effect to the right to be elected, the procedures for registration of candidacies must be nondiscriminatory and should also be straightforward. The grounds for rejection of a registration application should be based on objective criteria clearly stated in law.
  • The legal framework must provide clear guidance for qualifying parties, candidates, referenda and other initiatives for the ballot. The provisions may not be discriminatory, overly burdensome or unduly restrictive, though they should ensure that only qualified parties, candidates and appropriately worded referenda and initiatives appear on the ballot.
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Election Obligations & Standards Database

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