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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):
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
The electoral law governing elections in the Faroe Islands is drawn from the Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands. This act, which specifies the structure of Faroese autonomy. While this act provides the backbone for the electoral structure, further regulations are found in the 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Source:
Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands; 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Verified:
2012/07/09
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Elections to the Løgting are covered by the national electoral laws.
Source:
Parliamentary Act on Home Rule in the Faroe Islands; 1978 Faroese General Election Act, as amended.
Verified:
2012/07/09
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/07/09
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
e . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/07/09
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