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Peru
- 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 constituencies are distributed by unique electoral district.
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:52:28 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
e. Geographic size of district
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:52:55 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: María del Carmen Panizzo Godoy (abogada)
b. Job Title: Coordinadora de capacitación
c. Organisation: Internacional IDEA, Región Andina
d. Contact Address. Las Camelias 511, Oficina 501, San Isidro, Lima - Perú
e. Telephone: 051 1 4404092 051 1 4404093
f. Facsimile: 051 1 4212055
g. Email: [email protected]
Last updated: 2005-08-24 16:58:10 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
d. Agenda initiative
e. Recall
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17.Artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley de los Derechos de participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:33:48 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17, Artículo 190Artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley de los Derechos de participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:01:16 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17, Artículo 190Artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley de los Derechos de participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:01:31 UTC
DD05 What is the legal basis for citizens' initiatives at the national level?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:01:47 UTC
DD06 What is the legal basis for agenda initiatives at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17, Artículo 190Artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley de los Derechos de participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:07:09 UTC
DD07 What is the legal basis for recalls at the national level?
a. Constitutional
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17, Artículo 190Artículos 2 y 3 de la Ley de los Derechos de participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:53:02 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: La Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos, Nro. 26300 contiene todos los procedimientos administrativos para los mecanismos de democracia directa. Esta norma consta de 47 artículos.Las normas administrativas para cada iniciativa las van dictando para cada proceso tanto la ONPE, el JNE y el RENIEC, que son los organismos electorales.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:10:23 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
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:12:39 UTC
DD100 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:23:40 UTC
DD101 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:23:55 UTC
DD102 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Manual de verificación de listas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:25:56 UTC
DD103 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Manual de verificación de listas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:26:32 UTC
DD104 What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
a. All signatures checked
Source: Manual de verificación de listas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:26:53 UTC
DD105 Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
d. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 6 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:27:59 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: Literal ñ) del artículo 5 de la Ley Orgánica de la ONPE, Nro. 26487
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:28:38 UTC
DD107 Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Literal ñ) del artículo 5 de la Ley Orgánica de la ONPE, Nro. 26487
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:28:52 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?
a. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Literal ñ) del artículo 5 de la Ley Orgánica de la ONPE, Nro. 26487
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:29:11 UTC
DD109 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
h. None
Source: Informe de resultados 2004 Oficina Nacional de Procsos Electorales
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:30:24 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
Source: La Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos, Nro. 26300 contiene todos los procedimientos administrativos para los mecanismos de democracia directa. Esta norma consta de 47 artículos.Las normas administrativas para cada iniciativa las van dictando para cada proceso tanto la ONPE, el JNE y el RENIEC, que son los organismos electorales.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:13:08 UTC
DD110 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
h. None
Source: Informe de resultados 2004 Oficina Nacional de Procsos Electorales
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:30:53 UTC
DD111 What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
a. Information booklets
b. Leaflets and pamphlets
c. Radio broadcasts
d. TV broadcasts
e. Press advertisements
f. Website
Source: Informe de resultados 2004 Oficina Nacional de Procsos Electorales
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:32:15 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
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:32:44 UTC
DD113 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
g. None
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:32:56 UTC
DD114 Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
g. None
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:33:08 UTC
DD115 What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:34:02 UTC
DD116 What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:34:14 UTC
DD117 What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
c. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:34:32 UTC
DD118 Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:34:57 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
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:35:16 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.
b. Specific laws/legislation
c. Regulations
Source: La Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos, Nro. 26300 contiene todos los procedimientos administrativos para los mecanismos de democracia directa. Esta norma consta de 47 artículos.Las normas administrativas para cada iniciativa las van dictando para cada proceso tanto la ONPE, el JNE y el RENIEC, que son los organismos electorales.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:54:45 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
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:35:29 UTC
DD121 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:35:54 UTC
DD122 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:36:06 UTC
DD123 Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall?
Specify in the “Comments” section below.
f. None
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:36:20 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:36:52 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
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:38:58 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
b. Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Source: Artículo 6 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control CiudadanosReglamentos de verificación de firmas de adherentes expedidos por la ONPE para cada iniciativa.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:11:00 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum Mayo 1994
d. Agenda initiative Mayo 1994
Source: Constitución Política del Perú: Artículo 2, numeral 17,Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:14:22 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Source: Resoluciones del JNE y la ONPE, que empiezan con el primer proceso de Revocatoria, el año 1997.No se tienen datos de las primeras resoluciones emitidas por estos entes.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:15:15 UTC
DD15 Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Constitución Política del Perú, artículos 176 y 177.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:16:11 UTC
DD16 Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
a. Yes
Source: Constitución Política del Perú, artículos 176 y 177.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:16:44 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:17:44 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:18:17 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:18:32 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:18:54 UTC
DD21 Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:55:42 UTC
DD24 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 17:59:19 UTC
DD25 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Artículo 2 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:00:08 UTC
DD26 Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
b. Yes, in some municipalities/districts/communes
Source: Artículo 2 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:00:40 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
j. Other (specify)
Source: Artículos 37 y 39 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:01:38 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
k. None
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:02:29 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
j. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 40 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanosúltimo párrafo del artículo 32 de la Constitución
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:03:25 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
e. Registered electors
Source: Artículo 38 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:05:16 UTC
DD32 Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
e. Registered electors
Source: Artículo 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:06:08 UTC
DD36 Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Artículo 165 de la Ley Orgánica de Elecciones
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:09:18 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Source: Artículo 38 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:10:11 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Source: Artículo 38 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:10:39 UTC
DD40 What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
a. Simple majority (>50%)
Source: Artículo 42 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:12:00 UTC
DD42 In which areas, if any, do regulatory provisions differ between a referendum and a national election?
Tick all that apply and specify below in the comments section.
d. Overseas voting
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:12:39 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Artículo 42 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:13:26 UTC
DD45 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:14:16 UTC
DD46 Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
b. Legislative proposals
Source: Artículos 11 a 18, y del 17 al 19 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:14:54 UTC
DD47 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
l. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:15:35 UTC
DD48 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
j. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 32 de la Constitución ya mencionado.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:16:33 UTC
DD49 Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
d. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:16:50 UTC
DD50 Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative?
Please specify in the “Comments” section below.
a. A number of individuals
Source: Artículo 11 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:17:16 UTC
DD51 What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
a. Proposed title
c. Full proposed text
Source: Artículos 4 y 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:17:50 UTC
DD52 Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:19:13 UTC
DD53 Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
a. Proponents of the initiative
Source: Artículos 4 y 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:19:43 UTC
DD54 Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
a. Inconsistency with proposed content
e. Incomprehensibility
g. Other (specify)
Source: Artículos 4 y 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:20:35 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
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:21:22 UTC
DD56 Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
a. An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Source: Artículo 2 de la Ley 26591Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional del 21 de junio de 1997Artículo IV del Título Preliminar y artículos 8 de la Ley del Procedimiento Administrativo General, Nro. 27444Artículos 45 y 51 de la Constitución PolíticaTUPA de la ONPE aprobado mediante Resolución Jefatural Nro. 080-2004-J/ONPEArtículo 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:22:23 UTC
DD57 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
b. Independent electoral commission
Source: Artículo 2 de la Ley 26591Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional del 21 de junio de 1997TUPA de la ONPE aprobado mediante Resolución Jefatural Nro. 080-2004-J/ONPEArtículo 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:22:54 UTC
DD58 If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
c. After its submission but before the vote on the initiative
e. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 2 de la Ley 26591Sentencia del Tribunal Constitucional del 21 de junio de 1997TUPA de la ONPE aprobado mediante Resolución Jefatural Nro. 080-2004-J/ONPEArtículo 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:23:58 UTC
DD63 Who decides the final ballot text?
a. Proponents of the initiative
b. Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Source: Artículo 165 de la Ley Orgánica de EleccionesArtículos 4 y 8 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:26:57 UTC
DD64 Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Artículos 21, 44, 45 y 46 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:52:23 UTC
DD65 Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
d. National level appointed executive positions
e. Members of provincial / local legislature bodies
f. Governors, Mayors or equivalent
g. Other provincial/local level elected executive positions
i. Elected judges
Source: Artículos 20, 26 y 27 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:53:57 UTC
DD66 What are the grounds upon which a recall may be launched?
a. Political or policy grounds
b. Indictment
c. Conviction
d. Moral turpitude
f. Other (specify)
Source: Artículo 21 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:55:05 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
a. No procede la revocatoria durante el primero y último año del mandato de estas autoridades, salvo el caso de magistrados de elección popular.
Source: Artículo 21 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:55:58 UTC
DD68 If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
a. Within a certain time limit (specify)
Source: Artículos 21, 45 y 46 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:57:30 UTC
DD69 When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
b. Separately and subsequently
Source: Artículo 25 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:58:05 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
b. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:58:30 UTC
DD71 Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
a. Yes
Source: Artículo 29 de la Ley de los Derechos de Control y Participación Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:59:11 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 10%
Source: Artículos 38, 11 y 22 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 18:59:57 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
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:00:22 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
b. Proportion of the electorate 0.3%
Source: Artículos 38, 11 y 22 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:00:58 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
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:05:23 UTC
DD80 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Artículo 6 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control CiudadanosReglamentos de verificación de firmas de adherentes expedidos por la ONPE para cada iniciativa.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:07:53 UTC
DD82 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:08:13 UTC
DD83 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must be registered
Source: Artículo 6 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control CiudadanosReglamentos de verificación de firmas de adherentes expedidos por la ONPE para cada iniciativa.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:08:59 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.
b. Proportion of the electorate 25%
Source: Artículos 38, 11 y 22 de la Ley de los Derechos de Participación y Control Ciudadanos.
Last updated: 2005-08-24 19:02:05 UTC
DD87 Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:16:28 UTC
DD89 Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
g. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:17:08 UTC
DD90 Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:17:39 UTC
DD91 Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
f. Other (specify)
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:18:03 UTC
DD92 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
c. Other (specify)
Source: Manual de verificación de la autenticidad de las firmas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:19:40 UTC
DD94 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:20:13 UTC
DD95 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
c. Other (specify)
Source: Manual de verificación de la autenticidad de las firmas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:21:31 UTC
DD96 What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
a. Signatories must provide identity/voting card number
b. Signatories must give copy of thumbprint
c. Other (specify)
Source: Manual de verificación de la autenticidad de las firmas de adherentes.
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:22:08 UTC
DD97 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
f. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-08-25 08:24:15 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Jurado Nacional de Elecciones
b. Full Address Nicolás de Piérola1080 Cercado de Lima, Lima, Peru
c. Telephone +5113 11 1700
d. Facsimile +5113 11 1700
f. Website Address www.jne.gob.pe
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Dr. Enrique Mendoza Ramirez (Presidente)
Source: Database-Americas
Last updated: 2007-10-24 11:28:15 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: Political Constitution of 1993. Artª 178
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:50:23 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:51:04 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:51:38 UTC
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: b) Members of both the National Electoral Tribunal and the National Office for Electoral Process have a term of office of four years.
Source: International IDEA (2006) "Electoral Management Design"
Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:50:51 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
Last updated: 2007-02-21 09:50:51 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: 1
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:50:23 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
a. Head of State is the Head of Government
c. Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: Peruvian Political Constitution of 1993 Art.110
Last updated: 2008-02-08 19:52:29 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
b. Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Source: IPU Political Constitution art.111°
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:40:57 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Comments: The actual President is Alan Garcia Perez, elect by second round election of 2006
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:37:54 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Political Constitution of 1993. Art. 90
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:38:37 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: System with proportional representation and legal barrier.
Source: IIDEA Handbook-ESD JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:40:57 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
Last updated: 2007-10-24 08:03:34 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: The electoral law is part of Constitution and specific electoral laws how: - Municipal Electoral Law Nº 26864 - Regional Electoral Law Nº 27683 - Organic Electoral Law Nª 26859 The Electoral Management Bodies (JNE and ONE) also promotes laws by Resolutions of electoral matters.
Source: IPU JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:49:06 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Alexandra Pravatiner, JNE, www.jne.gob.pe
Last updated: 2007-10-24 08:07:35 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: b and c) Voting is compulsory and regulated in both the constitution and in the electoral law. Compulsory until 70 years of age.
Source: Constitution; Electoral Law
Last updated: 2006-11-21 20:53:04 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
b. EMB
Comments: The National Jury of Elections (JNE) is the institution (EMB) in charge to resolve in first level all the electoral disputes
Source: Political Constitution of 1993. Artº 178
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:49:06 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 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)
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 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
Comments: a) Applies to free broadcast time.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) X
Comments: a) There is no financial limit. But the amount of broadcast advertisement time that can be bought is limited.
Source: International IDEA research, February 2007
Last updated: 2007-02-13 14:18:20 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-17 10:56:38 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 17:43:24 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:09:23 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: No 2nd chamber.
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:49:20 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
c. Country of birth
j. Other
Comments: a) 25 years. j) Qualified elector. Must be put forward as a candidate by a political party or alliance of parties.
Source: IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2251.htm
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:56:13 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: One chamber only
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:49:20 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
a. Neither in presidential nor legislative elections
Comments: They should have a party
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:50:31 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns" JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:56:13 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Comments: a) Regarding free media time.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Last updated: 2006-11-15 14:21:37 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 17:41:54 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
b. Always recounted
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 17:42:19 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
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: The National Jury of Elections is in charge by one of their functions, the electoral education for the country in electoral period or not electoral period.
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:57:45 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 15:58:46 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:04:22 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
a. Outside the country voting is not permitted
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:07:50 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
c. Special polling stations
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:08:30 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:04:22 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:08:57 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
e. 20
Comments: 18 years
Source: IPU Parline database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2251.htm Political Constitution of 1993. Artº 31.
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:03:47 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: e) Full possession of civil and political rights
Source: IPU Parline database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2251.htm Political Constitution of 1993. Artº 31.
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:03:47 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The National Registry of Identification and Civil State and the National Jury of Elections are the authorities responsible for the registrations of voters for the elections.
Source: JNE
Last updated: 2008-02-15 16:03:02 UTC
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