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Legislative Framework

Tuvalu Tuvalu

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
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: There are specific provisions relating to elections within the Constitution and there are also specific Acts of Parliament regarding elections.
Source: The Constitution of Tuvalu; Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended.
Verified: 2012/06/19
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended; Falekaupule Act as amended.
Verified: 2012/06/19
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: Constitution provides for the right to vote (every person who is registered as an elector for Parliamentary elections in an electoral district is entitled to vote) although it does not specify that it is voluntary. The Electoral Provisions Ordinance notes however, that 'every elector desiring to record his vote shall present himself to the presiding officer at the polling station at which he is entitled to vote...' which indicates the voluntary nature of voting.
Source: Constitution of Tuvalu, art. 90; Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended, art. 21
Verified: 2012/06/19
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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: Any questions regarding the validity of elections are commenced by way of petition in the High Court in its civil jurisdiction. There is no appeal from a decision made by the High Court in this matter.
Source: Electoral Provisions (Parliament) Act as amended, art. 56; Constitution, art. 100
Verified: 2012/06/19
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