Somalia
- 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: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:53:32 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
a. The legislature (national/subnational)
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:19:18 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
e. Geographic size of district
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:23:41 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
c. Number of registered voters
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:24:46 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:54:47 UTC
BD06 What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
a. Changes in number of total population
b. Changes in numbers of eligible voters
c. Changes in numbers of registered voters
d. Changes in distribution of total population
g. Changes in administrative boundaries
h. Change in government
j. National census
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:29:49 UTC
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 Research -ACEG
d. Contact Address. p.o box 1559,00606 Nairobi
e. Telephone: +254 20 374709;3754540/ +254721421866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 3754541
g. Email: aceg@aceg.org
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:57:30 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
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia chapter 1 article I and II
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:54:04 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: The law of the referendum constiution of Somalia
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:58:11 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:57:13 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:58:55 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somaliland.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 08:59:31 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:00:08 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of Somalia article 4
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:01:33 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.
e. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:02:20 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: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:03:10 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 in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:28:25 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:27:34 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Citizens' initiatives are not provided for in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:25:03 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for in law
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:25:22 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:24:19 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: referendum elections law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:25:08 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:27:04 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:29:46 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:32:36 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: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:04:00 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:34:02 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:33 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
b. Expenditure limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:42:22 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
a. Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
b. Expenditure limits
d. Restrictions on the sources of contributions
e. Disclosure requirements
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:45:45 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:46:40 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:47:53 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:53:35 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:54:21 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:55:26 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: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:04:43 UTC
DD120 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
b. Selected campaign organisations
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:56:44 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
c. Free publication space in information document
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:57:56 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information document
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:59:05 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. Financial grant
b. Free media access
c. Free publication space in information docum
d. Free mailshot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:01:13 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:02:45 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.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:03:51 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. should be free and fair
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:05:14 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: referendum law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:22:47 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2000
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:05:39 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2000
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:06:44 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: National referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of republic of Somalia article 8
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:08:39 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Comments: It also delegates duties to district referendum committees and central referendum office
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 4
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:10:34 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia articles 1 and 6
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:11:51 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:12:30 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:13:02 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:13:29 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:14:09 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 10
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:15:16 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:16:24 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:17:39 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:18:21 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:19:05 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:20:01 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
k. None
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:21:16 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
c. Other public policy issues
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:10:18 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 5
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:23:52 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:11:37 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:12:57 UTC
DD34 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
a. The title of the proposal
b. The numbers of the articles or paragraphs of the legal instruments to which changes are proposed
c. An explanatory text
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:14:17 UTC
DD35 Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
f. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:39:31 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
e. Other (specify who)
Comments: National Referendum Committee
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 44
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:25:22 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
f. Not applicable
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:26:21 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: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 22
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:27:20 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
d. Not applicable X
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:28:14 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
d. Other (specify below)
Comments: If YES passes it is promulgated by the president; no requirement for pass
Source: www.somalilandforum.com
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:30:03 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:53:09 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
a. Citizenship
b. Residence
e. Voting age
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:55:58 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
b. Under certain circumstances (specify below)
Comments: Once the president promulgates
Source: The law of the referendum of the republic of Somalia article 47
Last updated: 2005-04-13 09:31:13 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:34:52 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:36:02 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:38:03 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:39:12 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:41:11 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:42:23 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:53:07 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Source: http://somalilandforum.com/somaliland/const_referendum/Referendum-position-paper.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:55:41 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
b. The agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms (specify)
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:58:01 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
c. Discriminatory or inflammatory statements
e. Incomprehensibility
f. More than one subject area
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:01:25 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:02:29 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:21:14 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
a. Government
b. Independent electoral commission
d. Legislature
e. Judiciary
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:23:52 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: referendum elections law 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:25:48 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
a. Government
d. Legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:27:38 UTC
DD60 At which stage in the initiative process, if at all, can alternative proposals be made?
b. After the required signatures are verified
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:30:32 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
a. Only the alternative proposal is qualified for the ballot
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:02 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: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:35:55 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Referendums
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:40:37 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:44:39 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:45:59 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:47:28 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:53:56 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:54:57 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:56:06 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?
b. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:57:30 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:58:45 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:01:45 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:03:04 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
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:04:24 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 2/3rds of registered voters
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:05:54 UTC
DD76 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:06:49 UTC
DD77 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:07:41 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
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:10:24 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?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Comments: 7 days
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:11:40 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:12:51 UTC
DD81 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:14:48 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:04 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:13:51 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.
e. Not applicable x
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:17:31 UTC
DD85 What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
c. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:15:12 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:31 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:14:19 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:17:57 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
b. At specified places
c. At public offices
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:15:42 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:16:51 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:18:11 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:19:30 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:20:22 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:21:22 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:20:44 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/referendum-law-english.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:21:44 UTC
Electoral Management
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Source: article 14 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:19:30 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:23:10 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:25:50 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:28:50 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Note that the old somalia constitution is defunct, we have used transitional charter, election bill adopted 2000 and other relevant materials to assist us in keying in the questionares pending installation of permanent institutions.
Source: section 3.3.1.4 1995 somalia constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:20:19 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: section 3.3.1.4 1995 somalia constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:21:46 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: section 3.3.14 somalia constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:22:55 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: article 2892) the transitional charter of the Republic of somalia.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:24:13 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
j. Other
Comments: j) closed list system proportional representation for presidential elections
Source: elections bill adopted 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:26:45 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
l. Other
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 2892) 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:12:47 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
g. Other
Comments: quotient system
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:18:41 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
a. National level
b. Specially delimited constituencies
c. Regional/provincial level
Source: article 28 of transitional charter The regulation of political parties association and parties law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:29:52 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: one chamber
Source: article 28 1997 constitution.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:30:59 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: article 29 of transitional charter
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:32:00 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
b. Women - proportion of total seats (%) 12 %
e. Not applicable x
Source: transitional charter article 29
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:29:08 UTC
ES12 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
b. No
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:32:31 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
Comments: unicameral
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:35:10 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:37:09 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: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:35:22 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
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:40:03 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
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:36:24 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
b. Elections can be called at any time (specify by whom)
Source: regulation of political parties association and parties law ( ammendment0 no.14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:38:16 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:39:04 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Source: regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:43:24 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Source: regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:44:05 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Source: article 19 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:44:56 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2006-11-21 21:03:44 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?
b. National elections are held on the same day as regional and local elections
Source: article 48 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:46:19 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Source: article 49 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:48:16 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
a. President
Source: article 11(2) regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:49:11 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
Source: regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:50:04 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Dr. ludeki chweya
b. Job Title: Research Associate
c. Organisation: African Center For Economic Growth ACEG
d. Contact Address: p.o box 1559 00606 Nairobi.
e. Telephone: +254 20 374709;3754540/ +254721421866
f. Facsimile: +254 20 3754541
g. Email: aceg@aceg.org
Last updated: 2005-08-26 09:09:26 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:07:40 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:10:37 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://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:20:29 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://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:22:35 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
c. Less than 30%
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:24:31 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
c. Less than 30%
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:26:23 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: no guarantees
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:56:41 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. no specified laws
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:57:53 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: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:35:56 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?
c. Less than 30%
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:39:15 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
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:41:29 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
d. Private television
e. Print media
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:44:11 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 laws
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:01:52 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. unspecified
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:03:18 UTC
ME20 Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. Government
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 12:53:13 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
Comments: Ministry of information.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+media+election+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-22 13:02:43 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: libel and defammation
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:05:15 UTC
ME23 Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
a. Yes
Source: http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=106410&messageid=1083185246&lp=1083185246
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:58:08 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
a. Law
Source: http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=106410&messageid=1083185246&lp=1083185246
Last updated: 2005-05-03 12:59:29 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
c. Government
Comments: ministry of information
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:19:36 UTC
ME26 What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
a. Placing limits on what the media may report about an election
Comments: limits are placed by political groups.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:25:56 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
a. Yes
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:27:41 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
d. Not applicable
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:29:46 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://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:12:41 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
b. Administrative sanction
Comments: Which is normally clan based depending on which lord controls where.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:14:07 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://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:15:38 UTC
ME32 If so, how well do you perceive this code of ethics to be respected?
c. Seldom respected
Comments: Somaliland Journalists Association (SOLJA) and Somaliland Society for Journalists and Writers (SSWJ) is the watchdog.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:07:37 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.
b. Other (specify)
Comments: Ministry of information.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:_0Vymtvg8bYJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/SOMALILANDsreport1004.pdf+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:21:29 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:29:53 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
e. None
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:30:44 UTC
ME36 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
e. None
Source: http://www.somalilandtimes.net/2003/57/5713.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:31:24 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
h. Not applicable
Source: http://www.pambazuka.org/index.php?id=27671
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:34:07 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Comments: Non applicable.
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:10:41 UTC
ME39 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:38:47 UTC
ME40 Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:40:18 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?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:41:13 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: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:42:02 UTC
ME43 Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:44:20 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?
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:45:37 UTC
ME45 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:46:41 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
g. Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments: Usually controlled by warlords and are clan based
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 08:56:00 UTC
ME47 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:48:11 UTC
ME48 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
d. Owned by political parties
Comments: clan based political parties
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:mzSpsECs7aMJ:www.apfw.org/data/news/english/Report%2520of%2520the%2520SOJON%2520General%2520Assembly.pdf+somali+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 08:58:36 UTC
ME49 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:02:00 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
g. Other (specify)
Comments: No sepcified criteria.
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:08:26 UTC
ME51 Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:sOSvcfttHIQJ:www.delken.cec.eu.int/en/publications/Report%2520on%2520Somaliland%2520Local%2520Elections%2520held%2520on%252015.12.02.doc+somaliland+election+media+reports&hl=en&ie=UTF-8
Last updated: 2005-04-25 09:12:30 UTC
ME52 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:51:11 UTC
ME53 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:52:12 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
i. Not applicable
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/somalia.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-04 07:53:19 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Comments: Non applicable.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:00:02 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Comments: None available.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:01:03 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Comments: Non regulated.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:01:55 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Comments: Non applicable.
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:35:25 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
c. No
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:03:33 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Comments: Not applicable.
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of the republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:36:46 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
f. Other
Comments: Non regulated.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:05:17 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: http://www.cpj.org/attacks02/africa02/somalia.html
Last updated: 2005-05-04 08:06:05 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
f. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:40:09 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
e. Not applicable
Source: The law of the referendum constitution of he republic of Somalia article 1
Last updated: 2005-08-26 07:41:39 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
b. After all polls close, before official results are available
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/pres_council_election_law.htm
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:08:07 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
a. Yes
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Counting
Last updated: 2005-08-26 08:20:43 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
b. A press officer
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:12:12 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Comments: For 3 days.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:13:24 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
d. Pre-recorded radio or TV slots
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:14:38 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
b. No
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:13:51 UTC
ME71 Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:16:36 UTC
ME72 Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:17:18 UTC
ME73 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
d. Owned by political parties
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:18:00 UTC
ME74 Which of the following types of radio stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:18:42 UTC
ME75 Which of the following types of television stations provide paid broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:19:13 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?
c. Privately owned
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:20:00 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: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:21:20 UTC
ME78 Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
a. Insufficient staff with responsibility for media relations
b. Insufficient training of staff with responsibility for media relations
c. Cost of paid advertising limiting dissemination of voter education messages
d. Other
Comments: clanism and political instability.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:22:48 UTC
ME79 Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB’s ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
d. Not at all effective
Comments: warlords control the media basing on clanism and tribalism.
Source: http://www.unsomalia.net/media/2003/Stories/20030326_1.asp
Last updated: 2005-05-05 07:24:28 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: b) deposit sl. sh.5000000 ( five million) state date and place of origin names of founders structure of association
Source: article 3 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:14:54 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: unicameral
Source: article 28 1997 constitution
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:15:59 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
Source: presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:17:22 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Source: Presidential Elections Law Article 45
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:49:08 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
h. Minimum level of education
j. Other
Comments: j) register private property. spouse be muslim physically and mentally fit be muslim
Source: article 37 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:21:19 UTC
PC06 What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
h. Bankruptcy or Insolvency
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Source: article 41 elections bill adopted 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:22:53 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
e. Offences against electoral law
f. Holding of military office
g. Holding of government office
h. Bankruptcy or insolvency
j. Physical health problems
k. Mental health problems
Source: article 41 elections bill adopted 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:24:26 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Source: article 7,1(b) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:26:05 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Source: article 7,1(b) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:27:19 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: somalia has a unicameral chamber
Source: Presidential Elections Law Article 45
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:56:03 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: On finalisation of each list, it is essential that the list be proposed and endorsed, in the presence of the Election Commission or its representatives, by the signatures of a set number of voters. The number of voters required for such endorsement is follows (Clause 12): 1. Parliamentary Elections: 500 2. Local Elections [37]– Districts A: 600 - 800 Districts B: 400 - 600 Districts C&D: 200 – 300 The signatories must be persons who are eligible to vote in the constituency/district, but the list will not voided by the inclusion of a signatory who is not so eligible (Clause 12(5)). The non-refundable deposits are 100,000 SL Shillings for parliamentary elections and 50,000 for local elections.
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:00:13 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
a. No
Source: article 5,1(b) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:29:11 UTC
PC13 If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
d. Not Applicable
Source: article (5) the regulations of political association and parties no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:30:17 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
e. Not Applicable
Source: SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:59:54 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Comments: No public funding
Source: Article 3(9)SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:57:01 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
e. Not Applicable
Comments: they dont recieve any
Source: Article 3(9) SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:56:16 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
b. No
Source: Article 3(9) SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:01:25 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
d. Not Applicable
Source: Article 3(9) SOMALILAND POLITICAL PARTIES LAW 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 13:02:40 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
c. Write-in ballot
f. Same ballot papers used nationwide
i. Party symbols in black and white
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:43:15 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties listed)
c. Write-in ballot
f. Same ballot papers used nationwide
i. Party symbols in black and white
o. Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:10:39 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
a. Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
c. Write-in ballot
f. Same ballot papers used nation-wide
i. Party symbols in black or white
Source: article 37 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:44:19 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:45:18 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
f. Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud
h. Double tallying as voters are being called out
i. Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out
l. Counted by hand
p. Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count
r. Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results
s. Copies of results are provided to party agents
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:46:58 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
a. Polling centre (several polling stations in same building)
Source: article 52 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:48:00 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
c. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:49:02 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
h. Other
Comments: The outcome of the election will then declared publicly and posted on the notice board of the District Electoral Office
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:21:03 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
b. Unused and spoiled ballots
h. Other
Comments: Records
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:23:55 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
c. Signatures on sealed envelopes
e. Accompanied by election officials
h. Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Source: The Elections Bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:36:28 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:41:30 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:41:53 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:42:14 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
j. Not applicable
Comments: No provisions are made in law
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:42:37 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:49:58 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: x
Source: article 51 elections bill 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:51:14 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: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:07:05 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:08:25 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:36:05 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
h. Other
Comments: h) loud speakers
Source: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:09:33 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
e. Public meetings
i. Not applicable
Comments: j) loud speakers
Source: article 27 presidential and party lections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:10:38 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
a. Yes
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:31:37 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: elections bill 2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:32:26 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
g. Other
Comments: No provision
Source: presidential and local council elections no. 20/2001
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:33:37 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
g. Not applicable
Source: presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:34:58 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:35:52 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:36:33 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:37:26 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes
Source: article 44 presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:38:11 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: not specified
Source: article 44 presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:39:21 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: article 47 presidential and local elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:40:14 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
c. Average per polling station: 6
Source: elections bill 2000 http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:52:56 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
a. 16
Source: article 5(2) presidential and elections law ( law No. 20/2001)
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:57:03 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: e0 free( not in prison)
Source: article 5(3) presidential elections law
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:58:36 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
c. Detention
d. Mental disability
e. Military Service
g. Service on Judiciary
Source: elections bill adopted 2000.
Last updated: 2005-04-06 12:59:49 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Source: article 45 regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:00:56 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
b. Voters register
Source: presidential elections law article 45
Last updated: 2005-04-06 13:02:02 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
a. Continuously
Source: http://www.somalilandforum.com/somaliland/law/the_election_bill.htm#Commission
Last updated: 2005-08-25 12:45:27 UTC
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