Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

In applying a limitation, a state should use the least restrictive means required.

Obligations

State Must Take Necessary Steps to Give Effect to Rights

Election Parts

Legal Framework

Issues

Derogation of Obligations

Criteria

When derogating obligations and/or restricting human rights, the least restrictive measures were taken and no limitations were placed on nonderogable rights

Quotes

In applying a limitation, a state shall use no more restrictive means than are required for the achievement of the purpose of the limitation.