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Bhutan Bhutan

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The Election Commission shall allocate equitable time to all registered political parties on the cable television network and other electronic media to display or propagate any election matter or to address public in connection with election during the period of campaign.
Source: Elections Act of Bhutan (2008), Chapter 13, Article 270-273: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
Verified: 2024/08/27
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source: https://www.ecb.bt/public-debate-schedule-for-national-council-2023/
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: b. 2-3 days
Comments: Article 271: The allocation of equitable time in respect of an election shall be made after the publication of list of contesting candidates for the election and be valid till forty-eight hours prior to the hour fixed for the commencement of poll for an election Article 4.2: The period of broadcast and publication of permissible election campaign activities may start on the last date of submission of Letter of Intent or filing the nominations and shall end 48 hours before the date of poll. Article 5.13: The Media shall be prohibited from covering any activity by Political Parties and Candidates during the period between closure of campaigning and the closure of poll.
Source: Elections Act of Bhutan (2008), Chapter 14, Article 271: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf Media Coverage of Elections Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Election Commission of Bhutan (2018), Article 4.2, 5.13: https://www.ecb.bt/Rules/Media.pdf
Verified: 2024/08/27
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Article 283: The Election Commission shall, from time to time, fix the maximum limits of election expenses that may be incurred or authorized by registered political parties and candidates taking part in elections to Parliament and Local Governments, including the funds received from the Election Commission. 56: Each party, in addition to the base amount received from the Fund, can incur expenditure from its own funds for elections in the Primary Round and General Elections, up to an amount not exceeding the fund provided by the Election Commission.
Source: Elections Act of Bhutan (2008), Chapter 15, Article 283: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf Public Election Fund Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Article 56-69: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PublicElectionFundActEnglish.pdf
Verified: 2024/08/27
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