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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
Comments:
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 204–216: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/ ;
Recall Law: “Ley No. 135, de Revocación de los elegidos a los órganos del Poder Popular”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-135-revocacion-mandato-2020-ace/
Verified:
2023/09/12
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
c . Local elections
d . Referendums
e . Other
Comments:
The legislation contains the dispositions for elections of representatives when a seat is vacant.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 1–2: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified:
2023/09/12
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Cuba (2019)”, art. 205: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-constitucion-2019-ace/ ;
International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/voter-turnout)
Verified:
2023/09/12
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments:
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 34: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
Verified:
2023/09/12
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