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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: Laws pertaining to elections are legislated both in the Constitution of Saint Lucia and in a House of Assembly Elections Act.
Source: Constitution,art. 30-33. Elections Act, 2001
Verified: 2011/08/03
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: “election” means the election of a member or members to serve
in the House;
Source: Elections Act, Part 1
Verified: 2011/08/03
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: a) Citizens must be registered to be entitled to vote.
Source: Elections Act.
Verified: 2011/08/03
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: 90. TRIAL OF ELECTION PETITION
(1) An election petition shall be tried before the High Court in the
same manner as a suit commenced by a writ of summons.
Source: Elections Act, art. 88-90.
Verified: 2011/08/03
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