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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):
h . No information available
Comments:
Electoral Act provides that every party has the right to reasonable access to the media. There is, however, no legislation to give effect to this.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 3(c)(4).
https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/4c46c1572.pdf
Verified:
2023/09/25
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
Source:
European Union Election Observation Mission Final Report on Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections 2018
https://www.veritaszim.net/sites/veritas_d/files/EU%20Election%20Observers%20Final%20Report%20Zimbabwe%202018-.pdf
Verified:
2023/09/25
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:
Source:
Verified:
2023/09/25
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:
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 93-101
Verified:
2023/09/25
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