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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):
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
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/06/07
LF004
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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