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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:
Principles are enshrined in Constitution and also in separate legislation, the Electoral Code, amended 30 January 2001.
Source:
Verified:
2003/11/28
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
c . Local elections
Comments:
Source:
Electoral Code, page 37 and following.
Verified:
2003/11/28
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Voting is considered to be a civic duty, but no penalty applies to those who choose not to vote.
Source:
Electoral Code, Article L.11.
Verified:
2003/11/28
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Administrative Judge
Source:
Electoral Code, Articles L.117-1, L.118-1-2 and L.325.
Verified:
2003/11/28
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