Seychelles
- 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
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, Article 112
Last updated: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 13:54:13 GMT
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
c. The Electoral Management Body
Source: Electoral commission questionnaire (EISA) 3.2 Article 112(3) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:33:49 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
g. Other
Comments: For the purpose of the composition of the National Assembly the Electoral Commissioner ensures that the total number of electoral areas is divisible by two.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, Article 112 (3) (a) (i-ii), (b) Electoral Audit of Seychelles, Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
Last updated: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 14:09:01 GMT
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Source: Article 112(3)(b) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:34:46 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, Article 112
Last updated: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 14:11:49 GMT
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
l. Other
Comments: Although the reasons are not stated, the Electoral Commissioner has to submit a report, every three years, to the National Assembly and the President, on the boundaries of the electoral areas with recommended changes.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles, Article 112 (3)
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 09:16:57 GMT
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr Ludeki Chweya
b. Job Title: Research Associate
c. Organisation: african Centre for Economic growth ACEG
d. Contact Address. p.o box 1559,00600 nairobi.
e. Telephone: +254 20 374 709/375 4540/0721421 866
f. Facsimile: + 254 20 375 45 41
g. Email: aceg2aceg.org
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:09:34 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: Article 91(1)(a) of the constitution Election laws chapter 68A (part iv) section 54
Last updated: 2005-03-23 08:35:24 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Article 91(1)(a) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-23 08:47:17 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: article 9(1) of constitution , Elections act chapter 68A section 54
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:13:03 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 08:55:47 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 08:58:28 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Comments: There are no recalls in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:02:37 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: Article 116 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:07:05 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: Article 116 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:07:54 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
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:08:54 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Agenda initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:47:37 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:46:18 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
b. Sample of signatures checked
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:45:19 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:43:20 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:42:30 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:hWSg-dOmN4QJ:democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RAPPORT_DE_LA_MISSION_D_OBSERVATION_DES_ELECTIONS_PRESIDENTIELLES_ANTICIPEES_DES_31_AOUT_1ER_ET_2_SEPTEMBRE_2001.pdf+Seychelles+referendum+signatures&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:40:24 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:18:41 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
Comments: Initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:19:19 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
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:20:06 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:21:33 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
Comments: There are no initiatives in teh country
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:15:40 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:22:23 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
i. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:25:03 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:26:07 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
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:14:18 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
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:10:56 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:13:01 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:09:40 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:07:24 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
c. All campaign organisations
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:30:18 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
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:04:50 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
Comments: There are no recalls in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:10:22 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
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:01:03 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:29:03 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives have never been held in Seychelles
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:45:29 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:46:35 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable X
Comments: There exists no code for journalists
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:27:15 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
a. Yes
Source: http://www.country-studies.com/seychelles/return-to-a-multiparty-system.html
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:36:15 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. Media should not tarnish reputations
Source: Seychelles Election Commision Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:24:35 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1992
b. Optional referendum 1993
c. Citizens' initiative n/a
d. Agenda initiative n/a
e. Recall n/a
Source: Elections act 5 of the laws of seychelles http://www.offshoreinfo.com/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:12:34 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1 January 1994
b. Optional referendum 1 January 1994
Source: http://www.eisa.org.za/WEP/seychelles_electoral_commission.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-27 05:18:29 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Election laws chapter 68A section 54
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:20:48 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 116(1)(a) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:26:16 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Election laws chapter 68A section 58(2)
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:28:33 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:35:34 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:43:37 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no recalls in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:48:58 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/seychelles/GOVERNMENT.html
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:15:43 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/seychelles/GOVERNMENT.html
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:16:15 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:53:36 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:57:40 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: There are no recalls in teh country
Last updated: 2005-03-23 09:59:32 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: Article 91(1)(a) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-03-23 10:00:59 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
j. Other (specify)
Comments: Any issue that the presidents deems fit for a referendum
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 54
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:18:55 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
k. None
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 54
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:27:21 UTC
DD30 Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
a. Devolution
b. Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:11:41 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: Elections act chapter 54.
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:29:01 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 56
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:30:03 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: elections act chapter 56
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:31:43 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Source: elections act 68A section 56.
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:32:57 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
Source: Elections Act 68A section 56.
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:21:58 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Comments: seychelles election commission
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:18:23 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Comments: Seychelles election commission
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:20:51 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum x
Comments: the exact proportion is not specified
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:24:27 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable x
Comments: no citizen initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:26:43 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: Atleast 60% for mandatory referendum
Source: Article 91 (1) of the Constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:37:20 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
b. Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: At least 60%
Source: Article 91 (1) of the Constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:23:43 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: article 91 (1) of constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:34:35 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: article 91(1) of constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:37:32 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: cititzen initiative does'nt exist
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:45:09 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Comments: no ctizen initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:00:22 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:04:02 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Comments: no practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:15:02 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:16:27 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Comments: no agenda initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:19:04 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:23:12 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:25:55 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:28:01 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:29:45 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
a. Spelling/grammatical checks
b. Drafting actual text for legal measure
c. Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Source: seychelles election commsson manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:33:32 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:36:14 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
Source: seychelles election commssion manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:43:31 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
b. After its publication, during the collection of signatures
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:46:02 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
Source: SEC manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:48:29 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3 of the registered voters
Comments: Signatures are not required
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:hWSg-dOmN4QJ:democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RAPPORT_DE_LA_MISSION_D_OBSERVATION_DES_ELECTIONS_PRESIDENTIELLES_ANTICIPEES_DES_31_AOUT_1ER_ET_2_SEPTEMBRE_2001.pdf+Seychelles+referendum+signatures&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:38:16 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3 of the registered voters
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:hWSg-dOmN4QJ:democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RAPPORT_DE_LA_MISSION_D_OBSERVATION_DES_ELECTIONS_PRESIDENTIELLES_ANTICIPEES_DES_31_AOUT_1ER_ET_2_SEPTEMBRE_2001.pdf+Seychelles+referendum+signatures&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:41:52 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.
e. Not applicable X
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:44:17 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.
e. Not applicable X
Comments: Agenda initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:45:28 UTC
DD78 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:48:17 UTC
DD79 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
c. Not applicable
Comments: Agenda initiativeds are not practiced
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:49:56 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:51:35 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:53:48 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:54:34 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Ban on paid signature collectors
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:53:05 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution National Electoral Commission (Conseil National Electoral)
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr. Marius Rajaonah-president
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections French
Source: http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:nf2ocROH_MUJ:democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RAPPORT_DE_LA_MISSION_EXPLORATOIRE_EN_VUE_DE_L_ELECTION_DES_DEPUTES_DE_L_ASSEMBLEE_FEDERALE_ET_CELLE_DES_CONSEILLERS_DES_ILES_DES_14_AU_28_NOVEMBRE_1993_.pdf+election+des+membres+du+conseil+national+electoral+madagascar&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-05-10 12:13:10 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: Constitution, art. 116
Last updated: 2007-01-10 13:59:25 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
a. The President
c. The legislature
Source: The constitution article 116
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:52:16 GMT
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
g. Other
Source: Constitution article 115(4) consolidate find
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:53:32 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: 7 years. The constitution refers to the term of the electoral commissioner specifically
Source: Constitution article 115(1)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:55:43 GMT
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 290000
Comments: 290 000 USD
Source: Electoral commission questionaire(EISA) 13.1 (Jul 2002)
Last updated: 2008-01-21 13:52:02 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: 5
Source: Ibid 2.2
Last updated: 2007-01-10 13:59:25 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
a. Head of State is the Head of Government
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of Seychelles who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and ....
Source: Chapter 4 Article 50 Schedule 3 Article 51 of the constitution
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
a. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of Seychelles who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and ....
Source: Chapter 4 Article 50
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Article 50
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Article 77 of the Constitution
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
e. Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Source: Article 77 of the Constitution
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2007-10-03 09:45:45 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Source: Elections act (art 17 of 1995) constitution chapter V11
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:24:24 GMT
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
b. January 1990- December 1999
Comments: Political parties (registration and regulations) (amendment) act, 1996. ( in accordance with article 118 od the constitution)
Source: ibid
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:26:22 GMT
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: ibid Elections Act cap 68A section 1
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:01:29 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: a) The words "is entitled" are used therefore implying that registration and voting is not compulsory.
Source: Constitution article 114 (1) + Elections act 17 1995 part II 6
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:01:29 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
Comments: Dates shall be as electoral commissioner decides
Source: elections Act section 13(1)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:25:49 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?
c. Not applicable
Comments: 13(2) The electoral commissioner may appoint different dates for me holding of a presidential election or a national assembly election 13(3) where a presidential election and a national assembly election are to be held simultaneausly the two elections shall bbegin in the same day.
Source: Elections art 17 1995 sec 13 (2) ;(3)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:34:45 GMT
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
d. Other
Comments: The result of a presidential election or a national assembly election shall not be question and subject to review in any court exception an election petition presented to the constitutional court
Source: Elections act 17 1995 Sec 43
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:27:15 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Source: http://www.bartleby.com/151/fields/53.html
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:28:31 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
b. Parties
c. Voters
e. Other
Comments: The Attorney General
Source: Article 51(4) of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:29:36 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr Chweya
b. Job Title: Research Associate
c. Organisation: African Center for Economic Growth-ACEG
d. Contact Address: p.o box 1559, 00600 nairobi
e. Telephone: + 254 20 374 709/ 375 4540 0721 421 866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 375 45 41
g. Email: aceg@aceg.org
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:20:22 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-01 12:02:57 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-01 12:04:31 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
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm Seychelles - 2004 Annual Report available at http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=10196
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:30:33 UTC
ME05 Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
a. Government newspaper holds a monopoly
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-01 12:05:30 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
Last updated: 2005-04-01 12:06:00 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
a. Public radio
b. Private radio
d. Private television
e. Print media
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:Pgp5T1Po19kJ:www.genderlinks.org.za/docs/about/annrep2004/Networks%2520and%2520E-Talk.pdf+seychelles+election+media+report&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:41:38 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: Seychelles Broadcasting Act
Source: http://www.accpuf.org/sey/290501_SNP.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:58:41 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. Seychelles Broadcasting Act
Source: Seychelles Broadcasting Act article 19
Last updated: 2005-05-12 08:00:47 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
b. 30% to 60%
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:44:34 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?
a. Over 60 %
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:46:51 UTC
ME16 In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
b. Government radio
c. Private radio
Comments: Government radio 1 private radio 2
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:50:52 UTC
ME17 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
b. Private radio
c. Public television
d. Private television
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:53:29 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: no regulations
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:54:56 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Seychelles Broadcasting Act
Source: http://www.accpuf.org/sey/290501_SNP.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 08:05:37 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
b. Independent regulator
Comments: Although the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation is independent, the government interferes in its operations.
Source: http://www.accpuf.org/sey/290501_SNP.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 08:07:54 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
Comments: seychelles bradcasting corporation
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:59:08 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: libel
Source: 2004 World Press Freedom Review by the International Pres Institute available at http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:49:50 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
a. Yes
Source: Seychelles - 2004 Annual Report available at http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=10196
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:32:32 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law
Comments: seychelles broadcasting act
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 10:02:20 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government
Source: 2004 World Press Freedom Review by the International Pres Institute available at http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:42:24 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
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 10:04:33 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
a. Yes
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 10:06:39 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
a. Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction
b. Administrative penalty
Source: MISA report 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-29 10:08:10 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
Source: http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=6439
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:22:01 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)?
a. Criminal prosecution
Source: 2004 World Press Freedom Review by the International Pres Institute available at http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-12 07:48:28 UTC
ME31 Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections?
Please send us a copy.
b. No
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:57:54 UTC
ME32 If so, how well do you perceive this code of ethics to be respected?
d. Not respected at all
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 07:58:59 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
Source: seychelles election commssion manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:01:05 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:14:17 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:15:59 UTC
ME36 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:17:07 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
c. Based on result of previous election
d. Based on mixture of principles (specify)
Source: SEC manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:19:52 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: SEC manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:21:47 UTC
ME39 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:25:22 UTC
ME40 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:27:44 UTC
ME41 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:29:25 UTC
ME42 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:33:02 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
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:35:33 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
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/sc/332/all/13133
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:42:37 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
Comments: seychelles broadcasting act
Last updated: 2005-08-30 08:45:38 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: Reference is to candidates for presidential and national assembly elections.
Source: Elections act chp 68A sec 15
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:27:41 GMT
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:28:20 GMT
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
j. Other
Comments: The candidate must be qualified to be a registered voter.
Source: Constitution chp VI sec 51 (1), 24(c) and 80
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:43:54 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Has only one chamber
Source: article 77 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:44:39 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
j. Other
Comments: The candidate must be qualified to be a registered voter. see The Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles (114)(1) (a-c) To be a registered voter a person has to be a citizen of the Seychelles, attained the age of 18 years, and can be disqualified on the grouds of: infirmity of mind; criminality and residence outside the Seychelles.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles article 53
Last updated: 2006-11-20 14:27:25 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
c. Criminal record
k. Mental health problems
Comments: THIS IS NEITHER STATED IN THE CONSTITUTION NOR THE ELECTORAL LAW. The presumption is that the same rules that apply for Presidential Candidates, ie Citizenship and qualified to be a Registered Voter, apply to National Assembly candidates too. (The answers ticked above are thus grounds that disqualify citizens from being registered as voters)
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles (114) (1) (a-c)
Last updated: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 09:27:45 GMT
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
c. Criminal record
k. Mental health problems
p. Other
Comments: The Presidential candidate must be a citizen of the Seychelles and qualified to be a registered voter. To be a registered voter a person has to be a citizen of the Seychelles, attained the age of 18 years, and can be disqualified on the grouds of: infirmity of mind; criminality and residence outside the Seychelles. see the Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles (114)(1) (a-c)
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles (51)(1) (a-b)
Last updated: 2006-11-20 14:27:25 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: elections act chp 68 A sec 15 (4)
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:35:26 GMT
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: not specified
Source: Elections act chp 68A sec 15 (4)
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:36:54 GMT
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: has only one chamber
Source: article 77 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:46:49 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
d. Other
Comments: Photograph of Candidate This is neither specified in the Constitution nor the Electoral Law. These are the registration requirements for the legislative elections. see Elections Act (68A) (15) (4)
Last updated: 2006-11-20 14:27:25 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: http://archive.idea.int/ideas_work/22_s_africa/parties_1_sadc.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:34:53 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: parties allocated funds are informed at time beginning of the year and funds disbursed on a montly basis.
Source: Electoral commision questionnaire 5.1.5 (EISA)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:48:16 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Electoral act sec 95
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:40:11 GMT
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
c. Based on current legislative representation
d. Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-20 14:27:25 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
d. Other
Comments: An ammual financial report is required
Source: Electoral commision questionnarie EISA 5.1.6
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:43:51 GMT
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Source: Electoral commision questionnarie (EISA) 5.2.1
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:44:56 GMT
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
a. As related to the election period only
Source: http://archive.idea.int/ideas_work/22_s_africa/parties_1_sadc.htm
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:35:19 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
i. Other
Comments: Political parties are not required to make known the source of the funding goverment announces the amount alocated to political parties.
Source: Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 5.2.2
Last updated: Tue, 06 Aug 2002 11:47:14 GMT
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Comments: This is neither stipulated in the Constitution nor the Electoral Law
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:54:05 GMT
PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
d. Other
Comments: The officer of the electoral commissioner/registrar of political parties.
Source: Electoral commission questionnaire (EISA)5.1.4 http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:DBO7Tncia7cJ:www.idea.int/publications/funding_parties/upload/matrix.pdf
Last updated: 2006-11-20 14:27:25 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
d. Categorical (only one mark allowed)
k. Candidate photos in black and white
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Source: Elections art chp 68A 1996 sec 17 (1) (c)
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:35:43 GMT
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: has only one chamber
Source: article 77 of the constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:56:12 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
d. Categorical (only possible to make one mark)
f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide
k. Candidate photos in black and white
Source: elections act cap 68A section 25 (1)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:56:51 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: elections act chp 68A sec 36 (1)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:57:25 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l. Counted by hand
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
Source: Elections act chp 68A 1996 sec 34 (3) , sec 36 (1) (c)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:50:12 GMT
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
f. Other
Source: elections act chp 68 A 1996 sec 36 (2)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:51:53 GMT
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
d. National level
Source: Elections Act (1996) section 38 3(a)
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:28:11 GMT
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
c. By fax
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Seychelles Election Report 2001
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:00:27 GMT
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
a. Ballots
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
c. Counterfoils of used ballots
d. Voter rolls
e. Tendered ballots
f. Certificate of result
g. Ballot boxes
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:54:19 GMT
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
d. Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Seychelles Elections Report 2001
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 14:06:10 GMT
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
e. Court order
f. Other
Comments: a candidate in country agent many require me electoral officcer to have me vote recountered once and the electoral officer may on his own mohan recount the ballet papers
Source: elections ach chp 68 A 1996 sec 33 (1) (2) ibid
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:57:26 GMT
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:04:18 GMT
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
a. Political parties
b. An individual candidate
c. Election officials
Source: elections act chp 68 A 1996 sec 35 (1)(2)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:05:15 GMT
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
a. National Election Management body
Source: elections act section 38 (1)
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:12:49 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
b. No
Source: ibid sec 36, 37, 38
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:06:54 GMT
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
d. Not applicable X
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:tvR9BIBEHGoJ:www.chathamhouse.org.uk/pdf/briefing_papers/Seychelles%2520BP%2520Proof.pdf+seychelles+election+results+report&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:18:41 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
Source: Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 1.1
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:16:58 GMT
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: Voter Education is normally conducted three months before an election. Voter Education is neither stipulated in the Constitution nor the Electoral Law as a function of the Electoral Commissioner. Although the Commission does have a Voter Education Department. NGOs do not conduct voter education programmes, however, political parties do.
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Report of the Country Audit, 1998
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 11:08:19 GMT
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
a. No
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Report of the Country Audit, 1998
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 12:22:43 GMT
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Report of the Country Audit, 1998
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 12:26:18 GMT
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
i. Not applicable
Source: post election bulletin 2002
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:05:03 UTC
VE06 Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
g. Other
Comments: Although there were no specific or "targetted" voter education programmes, the existing voter education programme focused on the elderly and illiterate voters.
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 12:52:45 GMT
Voting Operations
VO01 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
k. 0%
Comments: Ballot boxes were obtained from a foreign funder and the ballot papers were printed in Singapore
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Seychelles Elections Report 2001
Last updated: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:17:12 GMT
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: there is a code of conduct for political parties . The electoral commission + internacionad observers but not for goberment, national observers+ media
Source: Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 4.6
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:26:36 GMT
VO03 Where can electors vote?
j. Other
Comments: 18.(1) a. presidential election is conducted each the pollicy station specified per each electoral area 18(1) is same applies per national assembly election subject to 18 (3) ,(4)
Source: election act chapt 68 A 1996 section 18
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:30:25 GMT
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments: 114 (1) a person who is a citizen of seychelles, is entitled to be registered as a voter unless the person is disqualified from registration under an act on me ground up .Residence outside of the seychelles.
Source: Constitution article 114(1)(c) elections act chapter 68A 1996 sec 5 makes no ref to citizens outsides seychelles.
Last updated: 2005-04-27 05:59:48 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: Constitution article 114(1)(c) elections act chapter 68A 1996 sec 5 makes no ref to citizens outsides seychelles.
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:00:46 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:03:38 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Comments: voting in advanmce is not allowed
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:04:31 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
f. Other
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Last updated: 2005-04-27 06:05:43 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Comments: 22(1) the electoral offices of a pollig statiion shall. Regulare the admission of persons wishing to vote at the polling station
Source: elections act chp 68 A 1996 section 22(1)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:39:11 GMT
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: it is regulated
Comments: 22(1) the electoral offices of a polling station shall. REgulate the admission of persons wishing to vote at the polling station
Source: Elections act chp 68A 1996 section 22(1)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:40:59 GMT
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: notice pasted at the polling station entittled "how to vote"
Source: elections act section 25(3)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:54:45 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 12
b. The largest polling station: 15
Source: Elections art chp 68A section 22(1) b + electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 7.4
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:43:24 GMT
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: 4 hours (half a day of training or refreshing)
Comments: All polling officials have undergone at least two national elections. The officials are on a database, and are re-employed for elections.
Source: Mr Hendrick Paul Gappy, the Electoral Commissioner of the Seychelles
Last updated: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 10:45:43 GMT
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: 4 hours (half a day of training or refreshing)
Comments: All polling officials have undergone at least two national elections. The officials are on a database, and are re-employed for elections.
Source: Mr Hendrick Paul Gappy, the Electoral Commissioner of the Seychelles
Last updated: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 10:49:07 GMT
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: constitution article 114(1) http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:tvR9BIBEHGoJ:www.chathamhouse.org.uk/pdf/briefing_papers/Seychelles%2520BP%2520Proof.pdf+seychelles+election+results+report&hl=en
Last updated: 2005-08-29 09:07:51 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: ibid elections act section 5(1)
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:36:41 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
h. Other
Comments: A. criminality d. Infirmity of mind c. multiple registration
Source: Article 114 of the constitution Elections act section 5
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:38:05 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
e. Other
Source: Cosntitution article 116 (1)(a)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:11:13 GMT
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
a. National citizens register
Comments: called "register of voters"
Source: elections act chapter 68 A 1996 seccion 7(1)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:12:39 GMT
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
b. Annually
Comments: The chief registration officer may revise not less than once in each year the results.
Source: ibid sec 4(2)
Last updated: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 16:14:18 GMT
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
f. Door-to-door registration campaign
g. Data matching with other agencies information
Source: elections act sec 7(2) a-h
Last updated: 2005-04-01 11:40:18 UTC
VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
b. No
Source: Maria Gratschew, Voter turnout project, International IDEA
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 09:31:00 GMT
VR09 Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of registration supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
a. Percentage: -
Comments: Approximately US$4000 was spent on voter education (2% of the election budget) The total cost of the last Presidential election in 2001 was US$290 000 [Query: these numbers do not match up]
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa, Electoral Commission Questionnaire, 2002.
Last updated: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 09:59:53 GMT
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