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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):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
The Supreme Committee shall regulate the use of the State-run media (i.e. radio, TV. and the press) by all running candidates on equal basis to enable them to present to the public their electoral programs.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 39: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 47: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
There are no relevant legal provisions.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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