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Tunisia
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Comments: Combination of a. and b. (Parallel System) - 25 multi-member constituencies (for 182 seats) covering the 23 governorates of the country (the most densely populated two governorates (Tunis and Sfax) each comprise two constituencies). The total number of seats is fixed at one seat per 52,000 inhabitants. The number of seats per constituency is also fixed at one seat for every 65,000 inhabitants. - One nationwide constituency for the remaining 19 seats.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:50:07 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 1, article 72. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:50:26 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 1, article 72. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:50:44 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Comments: The total number of seats is fixed at one seat per 52,000 inhabitants. The number of seats per constituency is also fixed at one seat for every 65,000 inhabitants.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:51:12 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
a. Legislature (specify chamber)
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 1, article 72. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:51:36 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
Comments: The total number of seats is fixed at one seat per 52,000 inhabitants. The number of seats per constituency is also fixed at one seat for every 65,000 inhabitants.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:51:59 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address. Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:16:38 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:17:05 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:17:40 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:18:05 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:18:26 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:18:41 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:19:00 UTC
DD08 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:19:24 UTC
DD09 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:19:41 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:20:00 UTC
DD106 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:10:34 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:10:39 UTC
DD108 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:10:44 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:11:13 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:20:15 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:11:26 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:11:41 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:12:20 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:12:34 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:12:51 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:13:08 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 20:10:43 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:13:40 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:14:01 UTC
DD119 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:14:27 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:20:31 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:14:43 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:15:00 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:15:22 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:15:39 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. NA
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:16:02 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. NA
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution and Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:16:40 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1959
b. Optional referendum 1959
Source: Introduction, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:21:13 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1959
b. Optional referendum 1959
Source: Introduction, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:21:37 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
a. Government (specify department)
Comments: Ministry of Interior
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:22:10 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:22:31 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:23:05 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:23:22 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:23:36 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:23:49 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:24:05 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:24:37 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:24:53 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:25:06 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:25:20 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:25:34 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: not specified
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:26:20 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: not specified
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:27:34 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:28:58 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:30:50 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
d. Legislature
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:31:09 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
c. President
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:32:51 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
c. President
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:33:06 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:33:29 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:33:45 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:34:05 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:34:20 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:35:22 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:35:48 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:36:40 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:37:49 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:39:20 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:39:48 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:40:09 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:40:29 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:40:48 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:41:27 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
e. None
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:41:40 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:42:02 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:42:55 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:43:17 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:44:00 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:44:20 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:46:26 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:46:48 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:47:27 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. NA
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:48:47 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:49:16 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:49:55 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. NA
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:50:30 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Only the President appoints and dismisses
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:51:03 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:51:36 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:52:10 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:52:33 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:52:54 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Comments: No signatures are needed, but its yes or no ballots
Source: Articles 2, 47 and 72 of Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 16:58:36 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Ministry of Interior
b. Full Address Chambre des Députés - Palais du Bardo - 2000 TUNIS
c. Telephone (216 71) 510 200, 510 289
d. Facsimile (216 71) 514 608
e. Email
f. Website Address http://www.chambre-dep.tn/
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Minister
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Arabic
Comments: The Ministry of the Interior and different committees are responsible for the elections.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 9.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 12:35:37 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Comments: The national electoral management body is also responsible for the presidential elections.
Source: Electoral Law, Section 1.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:37:22 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: The electoral committees report to the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, articles 9, 13, and 37.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:43:03 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Comments: The Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 9, 13 and 23.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:46:48 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
g. Other
Comments: It is reviewed and controlled by the Ministry of Interior.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 9, 13 and 23.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:48:47 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
a. For the election period only
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 25.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:49:35 UTC
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
g. Other
Comments: The Maire or the President of the Municipality will become the President of the Electoral Committee.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 25.
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:52:48 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: The number of eligible voters was 3,387,542, and those who voted 3,100,098
Comments: The number of eligible voters was 3,387,542 and among those 3,100,098 voted.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm
Last updated: 2004-06-03 13:55:08 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of the Republic is elected for five years by universal, free, direct, and secret suffrage, within the last thirty days of the term of office and under the the conditions specified by the electoral law.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, section 1, article 39. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:32:21 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
e. Appointed
Comments: The President of the Republic nominates the Prime Minister, and on his suggestion, the other members of the Government.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, section 1, article 50. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:32:51 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic is the Head of State.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, section 1, article 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:33:33 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:34:00 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
e. Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: Mixed system: 148 Deputies are chosen by party-list simple majority system. 34 remaining seats are allotted proportionately to parties that didn't secure an absolute majority on the basis of percentage of votes won at the national level and the highest average formula. Last amendment 1998.
Source: Constitution, chapter 2, article 19. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:34:32 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
k. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:35:03 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
g. Other
Comments: 34 of seats are allocated proportionately to parties that didn't secure an absolute majority on the basis of percentage of votes won at the national level and the highest average formula, the aim being to ensure wider representation in Parliament. The seat goes to the candidate whose name appears first on the list concerned at the time of its submission.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:35:26 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: Every deputy is the representative of the entire Nation. - 25 multi-member constituencies (for 182 seats) covering the 23 governorates of the country (the most densely populated two governorates (Tunis and Sfax) each comprise two constituencies). The total number of seats is fixed at one seat per 52,000 inhabitants. The number of seats per constituency is also fixed at one seat for every 65,000 inhabitants. - One nationwide constituency for the remaining 19 seats.
Source: Constitution, Chapter 2, article 25. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:35:49 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:36:23 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:36:55 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
d. Other- proportion of total seats (%) 20%
Comments: Twenty percent of the seats are allocated to opposition parties in proportion to the votes they receive in the elections.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:37:25 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
c. The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:37:52 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable X
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:39:52 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: Seats are allocated proportionately to parties that didn't secure an absolute majority on the basis of percentage of votes won at the national level and the highest average formula, the aim being to ensure wider representation in Parliament. The seat goes to the candidate whose name appears first on the list concerned at the time of its submission.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:40:19 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:40:47 UTC
ES16 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: Deputies are chosen by party-list simple majority system. In each of the 25 constituencies, the elector chooses a list of candidates without replacing the names given. All constituency seats go to the winning list.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:41:11 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:41:35 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 5 years The popularly elected unicameral parliament of Tunisia, the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab) has 182 members, elected for a five-year term of office. Elections take place every 5 years on a Sunday.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 2, article 43. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:42:13 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:42:52 UTC
ES20 Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
a. Voting takes place on one day
Comments: Voting takes place on one day and it should be a Sunday.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, section 2, article 43. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:43:17 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Source: Electoral Law http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=0&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
b. January 1990- December 1999
Comments: The Electoral Law was enacted on April 8, 1969; the last amendments were on November 6, 1998.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments: The national electoral law covers the presidential, national, and local elections.
Source: Electoral Law, Section 1. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=0&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm; International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: Electoral Law, articles 43 and 111. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF06 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
b. Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments: The last presidential and national elections were held on October 24, 1999.
Source: Electoral Law, article 45.
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
d. Other
Comments: The disputes should be presented to the municipal offices within 8 days of the voting process.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 7, article 128. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 7, article 128. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
c. Voters
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 7, article 128. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
e. Special Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The formal electoral disputes are directly sent to a special committee that is composed of a president appointed by the Judiciary and two members.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 4, section 7, article 129. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:16:53 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address: Ashrafieh Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:51:09 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:52:21 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:52:24 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Comments: The government owns and operates the Tunisian Radio and Television Establishment (ERTT), which receives its news coverage directly from the official news agency, TAP. There are also several government-owned regional stations and one national television channel. In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:52:30 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
c. Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments: Newspapers in Tunisia include the government papers, la Presse and Essahafa. These papers claim circulation of about 20,000 per issue, but outside sources believe the real figures to be less than 3,000. Several private papers are also published, including Assabah, le Temps and the Islamic movements paper, Tunis El Chahida, based out of London. Despite their independence, the Tunis Africa Presse agency (TAP) is often the main or only source of news for these media outlets. This lack of alternative information has led to the creation of a gutter press which provides sensational coverage of various scandals and gossip.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002. http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:53:11 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:54:14 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:55:09 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: NA
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Media Laws.
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:57:22 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
a. NA
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Media Laws.
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:58:07 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:54:42 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaoutlet.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:53:48 UTC
ME17 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
e. Print media
Comments: Several private papers are also published, including Assabah, le Temps and the Islamic movements paper, Tunis El Chahida, based out of London. Despite their independence, the Tunis Africa Presse agency (TAP) is often the main or only source of news for these media outlets. This lack of alternative information has led to the creation of a gutter press which provides sensational coverage of various scandals and gossip. TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:56:50 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Comments: NA
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Media Laws.
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:57:45 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Comments: In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:58:47 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
c. Other (specify)
Comments: In brief, it can be said that in Tunisia no licenses can be issued to anyone (either an individual or an organisation) to establish independent private radio or television stations. The state monopolises the air.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 21:59:21 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Broadcast media. 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:00:16 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: Everything that criticizes the government, religion Previously, France broadcast its France 2 TV station, but its license was suspended in October 1999 after the station aired coverage critical of the elections in that year.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Broadcast media
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:01:09 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
a. Yes
Comments: The main press violations this year were the cases of Zouhair Yahyaoui, Abdallah Zouari, Hamadi Jebali and Om Zeid. Hamadi Jebali was sentenced by Tunis Military Court to 16 years imprisonment in 1992, for "belonging to an illegal organisation". He was sentenced to 16 years of prison right after he finished serving a one-year sentence for publishing an article critical of the country's military court system. Jebali, who was also director of the weekly, Al-Fajr, began a hunger strike on 17 January in protest against his maltreatment during the prison sentence. On 14 February, Jebali was taken to hospital. Jebali has staged many hunger strikes but this was his longest one since his arrest. He is still facing severe restrictions on family visits. Zouhair Yahyaoui, who in July 2001 founded the news Web site TUNeZINE to spread news about pro-democracy activities in Tunisia, was arrested on 4 June 2002 and sentenced on 10 July 2002 to two years in prison for "spreading false news." Zouhair Yahyaoui was released on 18 November 2003 after having spent 18 months in prison.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/tunisia.htm#2002%20World%20Press%20Freedom%20Review
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:01:53 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
b. Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Source: Part 3, Article 37 of the Tunisian Election Law http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:02:42 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government
g. EMB by law or regulations
Comments: The Minister of Media and Ministry of Interior.
Source: Part 3, Article 37 of the Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:04:26 UTC
ME26 What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
b. Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:05:02 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
a. Yes
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:05:27 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
b. Administrative penalty
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:06:05 UTC
ME29 Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
b. No
Comments: Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:06:42 UTC
ME30 What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
b. Administrative sanction
Comments: Previously, France broadcast its France 2 TV station, but its license was suspended in October 1999 after the station aired coverage critical of the elections in that year. In the summer of 2003, in anticipation of the 2004 presidential election, Parliament adopted an amendment to the Electoral Code that prohibits individuals from supporting or criticizing candidates on foreign or domestic broadcast media.
Source: TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002: Broadcast media. http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/tunisia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:07:16 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
b. No
Comments: There is a code of ethics for journalists but not specific for elections, Code Of Ethics: Association of Tunisian Journalists.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethics.asp?UILang=1&CId=38195&CIdLang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:07:43 UTC
ME33 Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
a. EMB
Comments: Ministry of Interior is in charge.
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:09:02 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:10:41 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Source: Article 45 of the Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:11:09 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:12:34 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:13:22 UTC
ME44 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:13:30 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:13:39 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:14:14 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:15:45 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:16:22 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:16:31 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:16:41 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidateâs party
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:17:13 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Source: Article 45 of the Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:17:43 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... Article 45 of The Tunisian Election Law.
Source: Article 45 of The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:18:17 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
a. ......... NA
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:18:49 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
a. .......... NA
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:19:12 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: Part 3; Article of 37 The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:19:45 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... NA
Source: Part 3; Article of 37 The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:20:04 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
g. None
Comments: No opinion polls are conducted.
Source: The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:20:46 UTC
ME62 What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
g. Not applicable
Source: The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:21:10 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
d. No exit polls conducted to date
Source: The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:21:36 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
e. Not applicable
Source: The Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:22:03 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
c. After all polls close, after official results are available
Source: Articles 71 and 105 of the Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:22:28 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
b. No
Source: Articles 71 and 105 of the Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:22:52 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
e. Other (specify)
Comments: Ministry of Media.
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:23:26 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Comments: A special center is available to prepare workshops for these trainings. African Center for Journalists & Communications Training, 9, Rue Hooker Doolittle, Tunis, Belvedere, 1002, Tunisia.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=144104&CIdLang=1 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaassistance.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:23:54 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
a. Media packs/press kits
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
d. Pre-recorded radio or TV slots
Source: Article 9 and 37 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:24:35 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
a. Yes
Comments: A special center is available to prepare workshops for these trainings. African Center for Journalists & Communications Training, 9, Rue Hooker Doolittle, Tunis, Belvedere, 1002, Tunisia.
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=144104&CIdLang=1 http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/mediaassistance.asp?CountryID=54&UILang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:25:05 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:26:49 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:26:55 UTC
ME76 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide paid broadcast time or print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Articles 9, 37 and 45 of the Amendment on Tunisian Election Law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/LoadLawBook.asp?SC=021020018498827
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:27:06 UTC
ME77 What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
d. It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:27:33 UTC
ME78 Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
d. Other
Comments: Freedom of expression restriction.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:28:15 UTC
ME79 Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB’s ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
b. Quite effective
Comments: Effective because of the strong restrictions.
Source: 2003 World Press Freedom Review TUNISIA PRESS OVERVIEW 2002
Last updated: 2005-05-08 22:28:57 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other
Comments: The title of the list, the demographic informations, and the electoral program are needed to get the signature of the president of the committee. - Candidatures should be submitted to the competent regional authorities during the fourth week preceding the elections - Each list must bear as many names as seats to be filled in the constituency
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 5, articles 91 and 92. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:05:19 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:05:45 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
e. Citizenship of parents
Comments: a qualified elector, 23 years of age, Tunisian citizenship, and Tunisian father or Tunisian mother are required to be eligible for legislative elections.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 2, article 76. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:06:10 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:06:34 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
e. Citizenship of parents
f. Registration
g. Nationality group
j. Other
Comments: (1) Any Tunisian who does not carry another nationality, who is of Muslim religion, and whose father, mother, and paternal and maternal grandfather have been of Tunisian nationality without interruption, may present himself as a candidate for the Presidency of the Republic. (2) The candidate must, furthermore, be at least forty years of age and not more than seventy years of age on the day of submitting his candidacy and must enjoy all civil and political rights. (3) The candidate has to be presented by electors in accordance with the modalities and conditions stipulated by the election law.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 64. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:07:07 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
m. Citizenship of parents
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
o. Other
Comments: Insanity, and the following offices are disqualified from the candidacy: - Magistrates - Non-elective public functions remunerated out of State funds - President and members of the Constitutional Council - Director and agent of a national enterprise or public establishment - President and members of the Economic and Social Council - Ambassadors - Governor, first delegate, delegate, head of sector (regional public functions) - Employment for a foreign State or international organization and paid by them - The foregoing provisions shall not apply to members of government
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 2, articles 77 and 78. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:08:11 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
k. Mental health problems
l. Multiple Citizenship
m. Citizenship of parents
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
p. Other
Comments: Insanity, and the following offices are disqualified from the candidacy: - Magistrates - Non-elective public functions remunerated out of State funds - President and members of the Constitutional Council - Director and agent of a national enterprise or public establishment - President and members of the Economic and Social Council - Ambassadors - Governor, first delegate, delegate, head of sector (regional public functions) - Employment for a foreign State or international organization and paid by them - The foregoing provisions shall not apply to members of government
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 2, articles 64, 77 and 78. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:08:48 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Any eligible candidate can compete in both elections.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:09:15 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
d. Other
Comments: The demographic informations, and the electoral program are needed to get the signature of the president of the committee. - Candidatures submitted to competent regional authorities during the fourth week preceding the elections
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 5, articles 91 and 92. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:09:35 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:09:57 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: The candidates should present their candidacy with their demographic informations to the committee of the Chamber of Deputies which is composed of the president of the Chamber of Deputies and four members. Every candidate should have at least 30 recommendations from different citizens. A deposit of 5,000 Dinars is required from the candidate.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 2, articles 66 and 67. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:10:18 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
Comments: Funds are given directly from the Ministry of Interior to the candidates' election campaigns.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:10:36 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
a. As related to the election period only
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:10:59 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Comments: Funds are given directly from the Ministry of Interior to the candidates' election campaigns.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:11:16 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:11:32 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
b. Election campaign activities
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:11:49 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No
Comments: They are not allowed to receive any private funding or else they are penalized.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:12:12 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
d. Not Applicable
Comments: They are not allowed to receive any private funding or else they are penalized.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:13:16 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
c. Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:13:46 UTC
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
c. Prohibition on candidate funding from foreign sources
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 5, article 62. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:14:24 UTC
PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
a. National Electoral Management body
Comments: The Ministry of Interior is responsible for all these funds.
Source: Electoral Law, articles 9, 13, and 45. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:14:43 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments: The voter picks the list that he wants to vote for then puts it in the yellow envelope in the special room.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, articles 45, 46 and 48. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: The unicameral parliament is composed of the Chamber of Deputies (Majlis al-Nuwaab).
Source: http://www.pogar.org/ Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
b. Multi-ballot (each party has own ballot, voter picks one ballot and places in envelope)
Comments: The voter picks the list that he wants to vote for then puts it in the white envelope in the special room.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, article 45, 46, and 48. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Comments: The votes are sorted and counted directly after the voting process. The counting is done at the polling station.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, article 50. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
d. Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
g. Single tallying as voters are being called out
Comments: The votes are counted, compared to the number of voters and cancelled ballots are subtracted. The counting is done by taking out each ballot of the envelope and called it out loud.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 51, 52, and 53. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
f. Other
Comments: The results are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being gathered.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 55. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
d. National level
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 105. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
Comments: The results are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being collected.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, articles 55. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
f. Certificate of result
Comments: The results, presented in a special report, are transmitted to the main office where all the results are being gathered.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, article 55. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
a. No security measures
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 3, article 55. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
g. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
j. Not applicable
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 108. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
b. No
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, section 7, article 105. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
d. Not applicable X
Comments:
Source: Chapter 3, section 7, article 105 (revised) of the electoral law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=0&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
c. Not applicable
Comments: There is no specific time for the announcement.
Source: Chapter 3, section 7, article 105 (revised) of the electoral law. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=0&LawBookID=021020013249846&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH= Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-05-08 17:20:51 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
f. Local Governments
h. Political parties/ candidates
Comments: The municipalities and the maires will inform the voters where to vote, when and how to register. The candidates have their own information campaigns.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 35, 37 and 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:52:27 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: For the presidential and national elections, the campaigns start two weeks before the election; for the local elections, the campaigns start one week before the elections. But both kinds of campaigns should stop 24 hours before voting time
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, article 37 (revised). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:52:48 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
g. Yes, conducted by the Local Governments
Comments: Posters and billboards are posted in the offices of the municipalities and the maires; 7 days before Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, article 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:53:11 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
e. Public meetings
Comments: Public meetings can be held but the candidate should inform the local government, special places are reserved for poster and billboard campaigns, media resources can be used also.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 3, articles 26, 27, 28, 29, 35 and 37. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:53:37 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
Comments: Posters and billboards are posted in the offices of the municipalities and the maires; 7 days before Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, article 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:54:00 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Comments: The legislative and presidential elections held on 24 October 1999 were marked by major procedural modifications to the Constitution and the Electoral Code in connection with the process of democratisation and political pluralism under way since 7 November 1987.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2321.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:57:55 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: The polling stations are designated for each municipality or maire at least 7 days before Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, article 38. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:58:23 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: The diplomatic Tunisian groups and the Consulates outside the country make sure that the citizens residing outside the country vote.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, section 1, articles 7 and 68. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:58:43 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Comments: The diplomatic Tunisian groups and the Consulates outside the country make sure that the citizens residing outside the country vote.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 2, section 1, article 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:59:03 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Comments: Only Tunisian people residing outside the country can vote in advance on the second Saturday before the Election Day. The advanced elections stop on the first Saturday before the Election Day.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:59:54 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
a. At special advance polling centers
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:00:24 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
f. Other
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 3, article 68. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:01:03 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Comments: No maximum is mentioned in the Electoral Law.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 38 and 39. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:01:47 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No no maximum
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 38 and 39. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:02:12 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
g. Other
Comments: By putting a ballot in an envelope. Special envelopes are used; white for presidential elections and yellow for national and municipal elections.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, part 4, section 2, articles 45, 46, and 48. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:02:41 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
b. The largest polling station: 3
c. Average per polling station: 3
Source: Chapter 1, part 4, section 1, articles 38 and 39 of the electoral law. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:03:16 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, article 2. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:54:50 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: Tunisian citizenship or Tunisian nationality for at least five years, full possession of civil and political rights, and no indecent acts.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, article 2. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:55:10 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
d. Mental disability
e. Military Service
g. Service on Judiciary
h. Other
Comments: Disqualifications; conviction of crime, conviction entailing an unsuspended sentence of imprisonment in excess of three months, guardianship, undischarged bankruptcy, insanity, active members of the armed and security forces.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 1, article 3. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:55:30 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Comments: The municipalities and the maires are responsible for the registration of voters.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 6 and 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:55:49 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
a. National citizens register
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 6 and 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:56:07 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
b. Annually
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, article 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:56:31 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
a. Links to national population records
c. Links for applications for government services
j. Other
Comments: j.) The data is posted to the public in case anyone has any comments on the information posted.
Source: Electoral Law, chapter 2, section 1, articles 6, 9 and 10. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 22:57:01 UTC
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