Yemen
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Comments: The country shall be divided into (301) constituencies which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 shall be tolerated. Each constituency shall elect one parliamentary member.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 1, article 2 (16) and chapter 5, section 1, article 52. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:41:59 UTC
BD02 The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
c. The Electoral Management Body
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Committee shall be in charge of organizing, administering, supervising and overseeing general elections and public referendum. In addition, the Committee shall be responsible for: a) Designating constituencies throughout the country. The designation of constituencies shall be governed by the principle of demographic equity and by other geographic and social considerations. The formation of constituencies shall be made public by means of a presidential order; b) Dividing constituencies into electoral and district centers which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 may be tolerated.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 52. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:51:42 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
e. Geographic size of district
f. Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments: Designating constituencies throughout the country. The designation of constituencies shall be governed by the principle of demographic equity and by other geographic and social considerations. The formation of constituencies shall be made public by means of a presidential order.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, article 22 (a, b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:04:53 UTC
BD04 If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
a. Total population
Comments: Dividing constituencies into electoral and district centers which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 may be tolerated.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, article 22 (b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:05:44 UTC
BD05 The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
d. Electoral management body
Comments: Dividing constituencies into electoral and district centers which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 may be tolerated.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, article 22 (a, b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:07:35 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
k. Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments: k.) 2 years All documents on boundaries are reviewed and studied for a period of 30 days once every 2 years to change and add all the changes.
Source: http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:08:04 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address. Ashrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:19:26 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:20:11 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:20:22 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:20:27 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:20:35 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
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: electoral law
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 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
b. Specific laws/legislation
Comments: electoral law
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 UTC
DD10 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:51:16 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:51:21 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:52:03 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:52:08 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:52:12 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:52:37 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: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:53:16 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:53:21 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: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:53:27 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:54:20 UTC
DD11 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level?
Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
i. Not applicable
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:54:24 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: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:54:30 UTC
DD112 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
g. None
Source: Article 91, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:25:26 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Article 91, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:25:31 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: Article 91, Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:25:36 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
a. Fixed time period (specify)
Source: Article 85, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:26:27 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 85, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 20:11:46 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Source: Article 85, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:26:35 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. No campaign organisations
Comments: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:27:38 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: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:27:41 UTC
DD12 What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 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: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:27:45 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:28:38 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:28:41 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
g. Not applicable
Comments: The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source: Article 91, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:28:48 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Not mentioned
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:29:21 UTC
DD125 Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
b. No
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 18:29:44 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. N
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-27 13:34:02 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:47:17 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1994
b. Optional referendum 1994
Source: Article 4, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:22:59 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 2001
b. Optional referendum 2001
Source: Electoral law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:23:24 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Comments: Supreme Committee, Same as for Elections
Source: Article 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:23:55 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Article 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:24:18 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:25:05 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:25:09 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:25:13 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:25:18 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:25:23 UTC
DD22 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:26:09 UTC
DD23 Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:26:14 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:26:18 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:26:23 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:26:28 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
d. Legislative majority
Source: Articles 119 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:28:47 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
c. President
Source: Article 119, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:29:22 UTC
DD33 Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
c. President
Source: Article 119, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:29:27 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 119, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:30:35 UTC
DD37 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
c. President
Source: Article 119, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:30:40 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: Article 93, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:31:11 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum X
Source: Article 93, Electoral Law
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:31:20 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Article 93, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:31:39 UTC
DD41 What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Article 93, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:31:52 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 156 and 157, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:32:59 UTC
DD44 When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
c. Never
Comments: The President has the final decision
Source: Articles 156 and 157, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:33:02 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:33:21 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:33:36 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:34:44 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:34:49 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:35:13 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:35:41 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:35:46 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
h. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:36:05 UTC
DD55 Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
e. None
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:36:25 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:36:52 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:37:41 UTC
DD59 Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens’ initiative?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:38:20 UTC
DD61 What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:40:07 UTC
DD62 When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:40:25 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:40:49 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:41:08 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
k. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:41:33 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. NA
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:42:18 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
d. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:42:36 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:42:53 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
a. NA
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:43:09 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:43:31 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:44:19 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:44:25 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:44:30 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
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:44:36 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?
c. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:45:44 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:45:49 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:45:53 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
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:45:58 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:46:57 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:47:02 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:47:07 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:47:11 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:44:42 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: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:46:01 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:48:20 UTC
DD88 Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:48:26 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:48:30 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:48:35 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
g. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:48:40 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:49:52 UTC
DD93 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:49:56 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:50:02 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:50:06 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:50:10 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Source: Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Last updated: 2005-05-03 17:51:03 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Supreme Elections Committee: The Elections and Referendum Supreme Committee
b. Full Address Sannaa
e. Email scer@y.net.ye
f. Website Address http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/shareefa.htm
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Mr. Khaled Abdel Wahab El-Sherif
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Arabic
Source: http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/shareefa.htm
Last updated: 2004-07-21 12:55:59 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
c. Local level
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 23 (a - h).
Last updated: 2004-07-21 12:57:25 UTC
EM03 The national electoral management body reports to:
f. Other
Comments: The Supreme Committee shall be financially and administratively independent. It shall exercise with complete integrity and neutrality all the duties, responsibilities and powers bestowed upon it in accordance with the provisions of this Law. All Supreme Committees decisions shall be made public. In all events, no outside party and/or body shall be allowed to interfere in the affairs and duties of the said Committee or to restrict its powers and jurisdictions. The Supreme Committee shall have its own administrative and executive organs at the Headquarter Offices located in capital cities of all Governorates. It shall also have a special cadre to be made public by a presidential order. The Supreme Committee shall be responsible for proposing by-laws and executive orders detailing its functions and organizational structures.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 31 (a).
Last updated: 2004-07-21 13:56:00 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Comments: The Supreme Committee shall have a special annual budget. The proposed budget shall be presented first to the Cabinet and endorsed by the Parliament. All financial allocations appertaining to the Supreme Committee shall be incorporated as one item into the State budget to be dispensed with under supervision of the said Committee.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 30(b, c).
Last updated: 2004-07-21 14:03:41 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
d. A national government department
Comments: The costs of the election and/or referendum shall be borne by the State. The Government shall put at the disposal of the Supreme Committee all the means and equipment to enable it to fully undertake its duties.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 30(a).
Last updated: 2004-07-21 14:06:10 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: b.) 6 years
Source: http://www.arabelectionlaw.net/eleclaw_eng.php?country=11
Last updated: 2004-07-21 14:24:58 UTC
EM07 The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
a. Elected (specify by whom)
Comments: The Supreme Elections Committee is composed of (7) members who are appointed by the President. The appointees shall be selected from a list of (15) candidates forwarded to the President by the Parliament. Committee members shall elect a chairperson and a deputy chairperson from among themselves during their term in office.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 20 (a, b).
Last updated: 2004-07-21 14:41:50 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: Registered Voters = 8,035,721
Comments: In the last parliamentary elections on April 27, 2003 there were 8,035,721 registered voters whereas in the last presidential elections on September 23, 1999 there were 3,725,408 registered voters.
Source: SABA News
Last updated: 2004-07-21 14:46:14 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The 1st round is a directly general elections with absolute majority. If none of the candidates receive an absolute majority a 2nd round will be held.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, part 2, article 64 (a, b, c, d, e, f) and article 66. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:26:29 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
f. Other
Comments: The President appoints the Prime Minister, which forms a government.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 119 (4) Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:28:10 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Comments: The President is the Head of State and he is elected according to the constitution.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 106 (a) Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:28:53 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
b. Two chambers
Comments: A new constitutional amendment ratified on 20 February 2001 created a bicameral parliament is composed of an upper house, the Consultative Council, and a lower house, the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives has legislative powers while the Consultative Council serves only in an advisory capacity.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/countries/yemen/index.html Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:29:58 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: Voting takes place in single-member districts and the candidates who receives a simple majority wins.
Source: Election Law, article 53. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:30:47 UTC
ES06 What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
j. By appointment
Comments: The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:31:57 UTC
ES07 If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
h. Not applicable
Comments: There is no formula for the proportion of seats. Just two seats for females and 299 for males are distributed in the House of Representatives.
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2353_A.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-06 23:32:35 UTC
ES08 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
b. Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: The country shall be divided into (301) constituencies which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 shall be tolerated. Each constituency shall elect one parliamentary member.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 53. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:00:00 UTC
ES09 What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
d. Not applicable
Comments: The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, and are appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 125. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:01:00 UTC
ES10 Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
a. Yes
Source: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2353_A.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:02:36 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 (%) 0.66
Comments: 2 seats are reserved for women.
Source: http://www.arabelectionlaw.net/country_eng.php?country=11 Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:03:29 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: The President appoints the 111 members of the second chamber but there are no specifications for minorities or specific groups.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:04:29 UTC
ES13 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
e. Not applicable X
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:05:55 UTC
ES14 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
a. No minimum
Comments: There is no minimum threshold mentioned. Voting shall take place through direct, free, equal and secret balloting.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 57 (a). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:07:00 UTC
ES15 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president. So there are no elections in the first place.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:09:51 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: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 57 (b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:11:11 UTC
ES17 What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
c. Not applicable
Comments: The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the President. So there are no elections.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:11:47 UTC
ES18 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
a. At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: a.) For a six year term
Source: Constitution, article 65. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:13:00 UTC
ES19 Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
e. Not applicable
Comments: Unlike the House of Representatives that serve for 6 years, there is no specific timing of the elections for the Consultative Council.
Source: Constitution, Article 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:14:07 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: The General Elections and Referendum Law is part of the constitution of the country as the same articles are mentioned in both.
Source: Constitution and the General Elections and Referendum Law of the country. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Comments: 16 May 1991; amended 29 September 1994 and February 2001
Source: http://www.scer.org.ye/ الجمهورية اليمنية REPUBLIC OF YEMEN اللجنة العليا للانتخابات والاستفتاء SUPREME COMMISSION FOR ELECTIONS & REFERENDUM Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 1, article 2 (3, 6, 21). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 1, section 1, article 2 (4). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF05 Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
a. National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 18:24:34 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?
a. Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments: The president is elected by direct, popular vote for a seven-year term (recently extended from a five-year term by constitutional amendment); whereas the House of Representatives is elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms. So they cannot be on the same day.
Source: http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ym.html
Last updated: 2004-07-21 12:47:30 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
Comments: Penalties resulting from violations of the Election Law shall be applied exclusively by courts. The Public Prosecutors Office shall undertake all enquiries and investigation in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedures. The Supreme Elections Committee, main, supervisory and sub-committees as well as any voter with vested interest shall have the right to file law-suits at office of Public Prosecutions or at any court of competent jurisdiction against any individual accused of committing a criminal electoral offense in accordance with the provisions of this Law. Any election official accused of negligence or professional misconduct shall also be subject to the provisions of this Article. The aggrieved shall have the right to claim for compensatory damages. Such cases shall be dealt with instantly in courts of competent jurisdiction.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 9, section 1, article 127. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF08 If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
h. Not applicable
Comments: The judiciary is neither appointed nor elected, it is an independent power headed by a higher judicial council.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 3, articles 149, 150. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF09 Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
a. Candidates
Comments: Every candidate has the right to submit his case to the Superior Court.
Source: Constitution, chapter 9, article 127. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
LF10 What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
c. Superior Court
Comments: The Superior Court of the Judiciary power is the highest committee that gives the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part3, section 3, articles 152 and 153 (a, b, c, d, e). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-04-25 11:17:01 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Riva Matar
b. Job Title: Researcher
c. Organisation: ANND
d. Contact Address: Ashrafieh, Beirut - Lebanon
e. Telephone: 03/ 48 47 78
g. Email: rivamatar@hotmail.com
Last updated: 2006-04-03 20:34:56 UTC
ME02 Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME03 Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
Comments: The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME04 Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Comments: The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
Comments: The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-09 11:00:43 UTC
ME06 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME08 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Comments: Law No. 25 (1990) on the press and publications
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=108624
Last updated: 2005-05-09 11:10:33 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. N
Comments: The government continued to restrict press freedom in 2003 by tightly controlling its monopoly on domestic broadcast media, allowing vague laws restricting press freedom to remain in force, and intimidating journalists critical of government policy.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME14 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
d. Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME15 What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
d. Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME17 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
e. Print media
Comments: Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2005-05-09 11:09:45 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 Public broadcasters are applicable The government continued to restrict press freedom in 2003 by tightly controlling its monopoly on domestic broadcast media, allowing vague laws restricting press freedom to remain in force, and intimidating journalists critical of government policy.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. N
Comments: The government continued to restrict press freedom in 2003 by tightly controlling its monopoly on domestic broadcast media, allowing vague laws restricting press freedom to remain in force, and intimidating journalists critical of government policy.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME21 Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
e. Government departments
f. State owned companies
Comments: The government continued to restrict press freedom in 2003 by tightly controlling its monopoly on domestic broadcast media, allowing vague laws restricting press freedom to remain in force, and intimidating journalists critical of government policy.
Source: http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/ http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Comments: Article 103 of the Press and Publications Law prohibits direct personal criticism of the head of state, and the penal code provides for fines and imprisonment for publishing "false information" that "threatens public order or the public interest."
Source: Yemen: Law No. 25 (1990) on the Press and Publications http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=108624
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME24 What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
b. Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Source: Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME25 Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
g. EMB by law or regulations
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
Last updated: 2005-05-09 12:21:15 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: Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME27 Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
a. Yes
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME28 What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take
b. Administrative penalty
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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: Article 49, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
b. Administrative sanction
Source: Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethicslistsmall.asp?CountryID=804&UILang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-09 12:25:35 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: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME34 Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME35 Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
c. Privately owned
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
Comments: The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising
Source: Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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
c. Privately owned
Source: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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: Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME46 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
i. Not applicable
Source: Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME48 Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME49 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME50 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
a. Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidateâs party
Source: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME54 What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
i. Not applicable
Source: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising X
Source: Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... Article 40, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
Source: Article 40, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
a. ......... NA
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Comments: Free of charge
Source: Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Article 47, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
a. ......... n
Source: Article 47, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME61 Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
a. Person or agency that commissioned the opinion poll
b. Geographical coverage
d. Size of the sample
Source: Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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: Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME63 Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
b. Outside the polling station
Source: Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME64 If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
d. Other (specify)
Comments: not mentioned
Source: Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME65 When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
c. After all polls close, after official results are available
Source: Part 6, Article 107 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME66 Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
b. No
Source: Part 6 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME67 What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
d. No one with full-time responsibility for media work
Source: Law No. 25 (1990) on the press and publications. http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=108624
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME68 Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
a. Yes
Comments: Participants were from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Source: Training Women Journalists from Arab Media, May 26, 2003 - Jun 06, 2003http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=38094&CIdLang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-09 13:01:02 UTC
ME69 Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
b. Press releases
c. Press conferences/briefings
Source: Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME70 Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
a. Yes
Comments: Participants were from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Source: Training Women Journalists from Arab Media, May 26, 2003 - Jun 06, 2003http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=38094&CIdLang=1
Last updated: 2005-05-09 13:04:36 UTC
ME71 Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME72 Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
Source: Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 UTC
ME73 Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
b. Government owned
c. Privately owned
Source: Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001. http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Last updated: 2006-11-20 09:09:01 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: Press Freedom 2003.
Last updated: 2005-05-09 13:07:42 UTC
ME78 Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
d. Other
Comments: The restriction and the intimidation that the government is imposing on the media are leading to many problems and negative effects on the relation between the government and the media.
Source: Press Freedom 2003.
Last updated: 2005-05-09 13:08:15 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
d. No registration required
Comments: Candidates of political parties have to apply individually.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 57 (a). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:58:37 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:01:08 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
i. Minimum level of literacy
j. Other
Comments: a.) 25 years old To be a Yemeni, not less than 25 years old. Besides what mentioned above s/he should be of good character and conduct.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, section 1, article 64 (2, a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:02:06 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
Comments: a.) 40 years.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:06:10 UTC
PC05 What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Age
e. Citizenship of parents
j. Other
Comments: 1) Age not less than 40 years old. 2) political and civil rights. 3) gentle, polite, good conduct without any action taken against her/him for honor reasons. 4) should not be married to a person with non-Arabic nationality, not even during his/her time of presidency.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 107 (a - e). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:08:46 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
n. Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
o. Other
Comments: The other option includes what mismatches with the article 64.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, article 57 to 60. Constitution,chapter 3, section 1, article 64 (2, a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:09:34 UTC
PC07 What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
a. Current criminal incarceration
b. Detention
c. Criminal record
m. Citizenship of parents
p. Other
Comments: p.) Must not be married to a foreigner. Need to receive a minimum of 5 % of the votes from the two chambers.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 107 and 108. General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, part 2, article 67. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:11:30 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 108 (e, f) and chapter 3, part 1, article 63. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:12:21 UTC
PC09 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
a. Signature requirement (specify)
b. Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: a.) 300 voters, b.) 5,000 Yemeni rial.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, articles 55 (1, 2), 56 (a, b, c), and 57 (b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:13:16 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 125. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:19:39 UTC
PC11 If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
d. Other
Comments: Candidates should apply to the parliament and satisfy requirements mentioned in articles 107, 108 of the constitution.
Source: Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 107 & 108. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:34:43 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments: They receive direct funding from funds, advertisements, government, subscriptions, and sometimes indirect funding from investments.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (1- 5) Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:35:36 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
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (1 - 5). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:36:21 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
d. Other
Comments: Sometimes indirect funding from investments.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (1-5). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:38:03 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments: 25 % are distributed by equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance and 75 % are distributed based on current legislative representation.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 18 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:38:58 UTC
PC16 If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
a. General party administration
b. Election campaign activities
d. Other
Comments: The public funding by the government should be used only for the vision of the party, administration and all its internal affairs as mentioned in the constitution of the country.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 24. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:39:25 UTC
PC17 Are political parties entitled to private funding?
a. Yes
Comments: It is not allowed for any political party to receive private funding from foreigners but they are allowed to receive donations from individual Yemenis.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (5). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:40:52 UTC
PC18 If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
c. As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: It is not allowed for any political party to receive private funding from foreigners but they are allowed to receive donations from individual Yemenis.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66, 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (5). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:41:18 UTC
PC19 Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
a. Public disclosure of party contributions received
b. Public disclosure of party expenditure
c. Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
f. Electronic reporting of party expenses
g. Electronic reporting of party contributions received
h. Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments: All these are checked to be sure of the absence of a violation of the Law.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 25. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:41:44 UTC
PC20 Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
j. Not applicable
Comments: Not mentioned in the General Elections and Referendum Law 2001.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:42:21 UTC
PC21 Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
b. Regulated body specially created for this purpose
Comments: It is a committee specially created for political parties/candidates purposes.
Source: Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 18. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:42:42 UTC
Vote Counting
VC01 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
h. Party symbols in color
i. Party symbols in black and white
Comments: The ballot should contain the symbols of each party and candidate clearly. Then the voter goes in the closed room and picks his vote and put the ballot inside the box.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 101 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:43:07 UTC
VC02 What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
s. Not applicable
Comments: Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the President.
Source: http://www.pogar.org/countries/yemen/index.html Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:43:33 UTC
VC03 What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
h. Party symbols in color
i. Party symbols in black or white
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 101 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:44:07 UTC
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
b. At the polling centre
Comments: Following the signing of the minutes confirming the end of vote casting, ballot boxes shall be transferred to the seat of the First Sub-Committee where vote-counting shall take place in the presence of the Head of the Committee, two committee members and the candidates or their delegates.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 103. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:44:45 UTC
VC05 What procedures are used in the initial count?
b. Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c. Tally of voters who voted
e. Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
j. Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
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
Comments: Ballot boxes shall be examined by the First Sub-Committee to ensure that they are intact. This shall be recorded in minutes confirming the time, place, names and titles of persons who are present when vote-counting take place. The minutes shall be signed by the head and members of the said committee and by candidates or their representatives. Ballot slips in each box shall be counted. Tables shall be made and recorded indicating the exact number of total votes, names of candidates, the exact number of votes secured by each candidate and the exact number of void ballots. Once a ballot slip is counted and recorded, it shall be marked as such by the head of the committee. Each Sub-Committee shall undertake crosschecks to ensure that all figures appertaining to valid and void ballots. The same procedure shall be applied to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the actual number of used and unused ballot slips at the end of voting. Final vote counting results shall be recorded.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 103-106. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:45:11 UTC
VC06 Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
d. Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments: The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of other subsidiary committees shall transfer and submit the summary statements together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104-107. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:45:41 UTC
VC07 At what levels are seats allocated?
a. Sub-district level
Comments: The Parliament shall be composed of (301) members to be elected by direct, free, equal and secret balloting. The country shall be divided into (301) constituencies that are demographically equal in view of the general census.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 52. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:46:14 UTC
VC08 How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
a. Physically transported
Comments: The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall undertake to transfer and submit the summary statement together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 104 (a, b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:46:35 UTC
VC09 If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
f. Certificate of result
h. Other
Comments: The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall transfer and submit the summary statements together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee. Safe boxes shall be wax-sealed and shall be delivered to the Supreme Committee.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104-107. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:47:05 UTC
VC10 If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
e. Accompanied by election officials
Comments: The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall transfers and submit the summary statement together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 104 (b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:47:44 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Nothing is mentioned in the law about the recounting of ballots.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:49:02 UTC
VC12 If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
e. Not applicable
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:50:07 UTC
VC13 If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
g. Not applicable
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:50:49 UTC
VC14 If recounted, who conducts the recount?
j. Not applicable
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:51:45 UTC
VC15 Are preliminary results announced?
a. Yes
Comments: Upon completion of vote counting in all electoral centers within each constituency, the Main Committee shall: Draw a final report giving the results of vote counting in each constituency. This report shall be signed by the Head and members of the Main Committee and by the candidates or their representatives. Five copies of this report shall be made and a copy of each shall be sent to: the Supreme Committee, the Supervisory Committee, the Governorates Branch Office, and the Main Committee and to the winning candidate. Other running candidates may also request a certified copy of the said report which shall give reference to names of all candidates, the total number of valid votes secured by each candidate, the total number of valid and void ballot slips, the total number of unused ballot slips and finally the name of the winner together with the total number of valid votes secured by him/her. Announce, through its Head, and in the presence of candidates or their representatives, the results of vote counting and the name of the winning candidate and the total number of valid votes secured by that candidate in the concerned constituency.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104 - 106. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:52:54 UTC
VC16 If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
a. hours: X
d. Not applicable X
Comments: The preliminary results are announced directly after the Sub-Committee has finished the count.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104 -106. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:54:10 UTC
VC17 Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
a. Yes
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 107. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:55:00 UTC
VC18 How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
a. hours:
Comments: 72
Source: chapter 6, article 107 of the General Elections and Referendum Law 2001. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 23:55:36 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
Comments: The Supreme Committee is responsible of the voter education and election campaigns in the country.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, article 37. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:08:43 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Comments: Voter education programs are done directly after the closing time of the nominations.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, article 37, 40 and 41. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:09:53 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments: A special book is distributed by the Supreme Committee for the voters to know their electoral rights, education and campaigns.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, article 39 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:10:29 UTC
VE04 What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
a. Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b. Media advertisement
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, articles 39 to 43. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:12:03 UTC
VE05 What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
h. Handouts (printed material)
Comments: It is written in the directory that contains all the rules of the education and campaigns.
Source: The General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, articles 39, and 44 to 51. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:14:29 UTC
Voting Operations
VO02 Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
b. No
Comments: There isn't a code of conduct for election officials but there are some rules and regulations that should be followed and if not followed the officials will be penalized.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 8. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: Voters can only vote at these specific polling stations where they are registered, because their names wont be registered in other districts. But for presidential elections, the whole country is considered one district and the voter can vote at any polling station in the same country.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 1, article 2 (5, 18) and section 2, article 5. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: Yemeni citizens living abroad whose names are duly entered in the electoral final register and who are in possession of a Voter Registration Card may be allowed to vote.
Source: The General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 2, article 6 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Comments: Yemeni citizens living abroad whose names are duly entered in the electoral final register and who are in possession of a Voter Registration Card may be allowed to vote at any Yemeni embassy and/or consulate overseas. The Supreme Committee shall take appropriate measures to ensure implementation of this clause in view of embassy circumstances in each country. Elections may not be administered at a Yemeni embassy and/or consulate unless the quorum of (500) eligible voters with valid Voter Registration Cards is met.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 2, article 6(a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO06 Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
a. No
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO07 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
f. Not applicable
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO08 If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
g. Not applicable
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO09 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No
Comments: The number is relative to the population of the district that the polling stations represent but if we take the number of polling stations in the country which is 5,620 stations; and then we divide the number of registered voters which is 8,035,721voter by the number of polling stations we will get the average number in each polling station which will be 1,430 voter but we cannot get the maximum number of voters in each polling station.
Source: http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/taksem2a.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
b. No no maximum
Source: http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/taksem2a.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: The head of each election committee shall hand over a ballot slip to each eligible voter who shall express his/her opinion secretly in a specially designated booth placed in each polling station. Each voter shall then cast the ballot slip in the appropriate box in the presence of the head and members of the committee as well as the candidates and/or their representatives. None of the above however shall have the right to access the content of the ballot slip. Blind and physically handicapped voters shall have the right to request the assistance of a confidant from among registered voters in order to exercise in full their right to vote.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 101 (a, b, c). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 3
b. The largest polling station: 3
Comments: There isnt a special number of staff in any polling station but the sub-committee in each polling station consists of one chief of the sub-committee and two members.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, articles 94 and 95. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO13 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the presiding polling officer for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: n
Comments: There was no training of presiding polling officers in the most recent national elections.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
VO14 Approximately how many hours of training were provided to the other polling officials for the most recent national elections?
a. hours: n
Comments: There was no training of polling officials in the most recent elections.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2006-03-16 19:04:48 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 1, article 3. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:18:32 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
d. Naturalization
Comments: All citizens who are 18 years old are entitled to vote except naturalized persons who have not completed the cool-off period required by Law following naturalization; the voter should have the Yemeni nationality for 15 years.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 1, article 3. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:19:27 UTC
VR03 What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
a. Criminal Incarceration
b. Previous Conviction
c. Detention
Comments: The person can not vote anymore if he was on detention, with previous conviction of any criminal or problematic thing with the Law.
Source: Voters Registration Law 2001, 1, article 5. http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:22:16 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: Each constituency shall have a permanent voters register prepared by the Main Committee and other sub-committees they form the "Voter's Registration Committees". The scope of jurisdiction and offices of these committees shall be determined by the Supreme Committee. The said committees are in charge of tabulating, reviewing and duplicating names and particulars of voters; they shall exercise their duties in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other relevant By-laws and Executive Orders. Sub-committees shall be required to submit to the Main Committee the registers of all eligible voters in each constituency to be incorporated in the permanent voters register of the said constituency. The head and members of each committee shall duly sign registers.
Source: Voters Registration Law 2001, chapter 1, article 3 and chapter 5, articles 44 -49. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:24:33 UTC
VR05 What is the registration method for national elections?
a. National citizens register
Comments: The voter registers in each constituency shall include detailed listing of particulars of all citizens (i.e. name, surname, profession, date of birth, domicile address, etc.) who on January first of each year would have become constitutionally eligible to exercise their voting rights. Voters may not be allowed to register in more than one constituency. Voters Registration Committees shall be held responsible for verifying the identity of each voter to ensure that s/he has attained the legal age. This may be ascertained by means of a proper ID. Card or any statement or testimony issued by a local official on condition that a personal photograph is attached to such a statement or testimony. Such statements and/or testimonies may be given under oath.
Source: Voters Registration Law 2001, chapter 1, article 4 (a, b). Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:25:42 UTC
VR06 How frequently is the voters register updated?
c. Periodically (or before each election)
Comments: Periodic reviewing and up-dating of voter registers shall be carried out during a (30) day period once every two years. A final review shall also be carried out at least (4) months before any general elections.
Source: Voters Registration Law 2001, chapter 1, article 3. http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:28:30 UTC
VR07 What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
a. Links to national population records
j. Other
Comments: Any periodic reviewing of voter registers shall aim at: 1. Adding the names of persons who have become eligible to vote in accordance with the Law; 2. Adding the names of persons who were wrongfully omitted from previous registers; 3. Deleting names of the deceased; 4. Omitting the names of persons who have lost their right to vote. Such omissions may have to be explained and justified; 5. Deleting all names which may have been wrongfully inserted. Such omissions may have to be explained and justified; 6. Omission of all names of persons who have changed their domicile addresses and the addition of new arrivals to the voter register at constituency level.
Source: General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 2, articles 11 and 12. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:28:59 UTC
VR08 Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
a. Yes
Comments: The articles of the 2nd section prove that voter's registry is compulsory and important for different logistics issues.
Source: The General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 1, section 2, articles 4, 5 and 6. Updated on March 10, 2005
Last updated: 2005-04-08 22:29:45 UTC
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