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Legislative Framework
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
LF003
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
LF004
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
LF007
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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