Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

States must take steps to establish an effective procedure for voter registration.

Obligations

State Must Take Necessary Steps to Give Effect to Rights

Election Parts

Voter Registration

Issues

Voter Registration and the Fulfillment of Human Rights

Criteria

The state took the steps necessary to give effect to rights during the voter registration process, including the creation of an effective procedure for voter registration

Quotes

...States should: Establish an effective, impartial and non-discriminatory procedure for the registration of voters; Establish clear criteria for the registration of voters, such as age, citizenship and residence, and ensure that such provisions are applies without distinction of any kind.