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Legislative Framework

Barbados Barbados

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: The Constitution is supplemented by legislation such as the Representation of the People's Act 1985, and The Electoral Boundaries Commission (Review of Boundaries) Order, 1990.
Source: Representation of the People's Act 1985. The Electoral Boundaries Commission (Review of Boundaries) Order, 1990.
Verified: 2011/07/28
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Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments:
Source: Representation of the People's Act: Ch.12.
Verified: 2011/07/28
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Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Representation of the People's Act: Section 6. International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Verified: 2011/07/28
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): c. Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The Election Court (comprising three Judges) is responsible for trying the election petition - when hearing an election petition it has the same powers, jurisdiction and authority as the High Court.
Source: Election Offences and Controversies Act: Ch.3, Section 39.
Verified: 2011/07/28
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