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Legislative Framework

Jamaica Jamaica

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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:
Source: Constitution Art. 37-38. Representation of the People Act
Verified: 2025/09/18
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Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/09/18
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: International IDEA Voter Turnout Website (http://www.idea.int/vt/)
Verified: 2025/09/18
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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): a. Judiciary
Comments:
Source: Representation of the People Act, art 47
Verified: 2011/08/01
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