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Bangladesh Bangladesh

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
комментарии The Constitution includes laws pertaining to elections, establishing an elections commission, qualifications of voters, conditions for an election and a validity clause for election laws. All other legislation pertaining to the administration of elections is provided in separate documentation.
Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
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Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
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Source: S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
комментарии The High Court Division is responsible for formal electoral disputes, as outlined in the Representation of People Order, 1972
Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 125 (b) Representation of People Order (1972); Chapter 5, Art. 49(2)
Verified: 2012/05/30
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