Summary
Except in cases where a voter is being lawfully assisted, voters cannot waive their right to secrecy of the ballot.
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- The Committee recalls that, under article 29 of the Convention, the State party is required to adapt its voting procedures, by ensuring that they are “appropriate, accessible and easy to understand and use”, and, where necessary, allowing persons with disabilities, upon their request, assistance in voting. It is by so doing that the State party will ensure that persons with intellectual disabilities cast a competent vote, on an equal basis with others, while guaranteeing voting secrecy.
- Except in cases where a voter is being lawfully assisted, a voter cannot waive their right to vote in secret.