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Legislative Framework

Cyprus (North) Cyprus (North)

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Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): f. No information available
Comments: The Constitution of North Cyprus sets the conditions and terms for elections as well as candidacy, however most information is available in the elections act.
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 68
Verified: 2012/06/07
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Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments:
Source:
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Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: The wording of the Constitution implies that voting is mandatory, however it is not binding or enforced: "It shall be the right and duty of every citizen who has completed the age of eighteen years to vote at elections and referendums."
Source: Constitution of Northern Cyprus, Art. 68
Verified: 2012/06/07
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