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Media and Elections
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):
g . Other (specify)
Comments:
All candidates shall have the right to equally and free-of-charge access and use government owned mass media
Source:
Elections Act, art, 43
Verified:
2011/06/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070813.stm
Verified:
2011/06/22
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:
g . No information available
Comments:
Based on directives that the Commission issues, all contestant candidates shall cease election campaign activities three
days before Election Day
Source:
Elections Act, Art 45
Verified:
2011/06/22
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2011/06/22
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