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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:
The key legislative items are:
Constitution of Lesotho 1993 and amendments.
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011).
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66-66D;
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011)
Verified:
2017/07/19
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
c . Local elections
d . Referendums
Comments:
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66A(1);
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011)
Verified:
2017/07/19
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2017/07/19
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments:
The Chief Justice shall appoint members of the High Court to hear election petitions. In accordance with section 69 of the Constitution, the High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any question.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of Lesotho, art. 69;
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011), art. 124 and 125
Verified:
2017/07/19
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