Legislative Framework

Guyana

LF001

Question:	What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):	a. Part of Constitution b. Separate legislation
Comments:	Some aspects are covered by Guyana's Constitution and the rest are in different pieces of legislation including the Election Laws Act of 1996 and the Representation of Peoples Act of 1964
Source:	Constitution, articles 59-79. Guyana Election Laws Act Representation of the People Act Representation of the People (Adaptation and Modification of Laws) Act
Verified:	2015/05/11

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LF003

Question:	The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):	a. National elections b. Regional elections c. Local elections
Comments:
Source:	Constitution, articles 71-81.
Verified:	2015/05/10

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LF004

Question:	Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):	a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:	Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions, elections(a)sdnp.gy; International IDEA Compulsory voting list (http://www.idea.int/vt/compulsory_voting.cfm)
Verified:	2015/05/10

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LF007

Question:	What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):	a. Judiciary
Comments:	"64. All questions as to the membership of the National Assembly shall be determined by the High Court in accordance with the provisions of article 163"
Source:	Constitution, article 64.
Verified:	2015/05/10

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