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Legislative Framework

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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: Both the Constitution and separate legislation prescribe the terms and conditions for elections.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Iceland, 2013 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en Parliamentary Elections Act, 2000 https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
Verified: 2020/07/27
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments: The National Electoral Law covers elections only to the Presidency and legislature. Local elections are governed by separate legislation.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, 2000 https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: All Icelandic citizens who have reached the age of 18 and who are domiciled in Iceland are eligible to vote, however voting or registration is not compulsory.
Source: Constitution of Iceland, 2013 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iceland_2013?lang=en Act on Parliamentary elections, art, 1, (2000) https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments: Formal electoral disputes can be divided into two categories. Disputes at the preparatory stage and complaints submitted after the election. The former disputes are decided upon by the electoral board for the constituency. The board decision can be referred to the National Electoral Board as a final instance. Complaints submitted after the elections concerning some irregularities regarding a candidate or a list of a political party are decided upon by the Parliament when it convenes after the election. Complaints concerning offenses which are considered criminal under the act handled by the judiciary.
Source: Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is Parliamentary Elections Act, Chapter 17, art 111 https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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