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total countries/territories: 113
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Answers |
Comments |
Verified |
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Albania
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h. Not applicable
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The agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are not specially appointed/elected. The EMB settles formal disputes.
Source:
Electoral Code.
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2005/03/30
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Algeria
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, art. 164
Updated on March 10, 2005
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2006/11/17
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American Samoa
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a. President
c. Judiciary
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The Governor, with the ascent of the Senate, appoints the Board of Registration, High Court judges are appointed by the Secretary of the Interior.
Source:
High Court, American Samoa Code Annotated Title 3 Judiciary 3.1001 (a).
Board of Registration, American Samoa Code Annotated Title 6 Elections 6.0201 (a).
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2017/08/18
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Argentina
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h. Not applicable
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Electoral Law specifies their composition. They are typically not specially appointed.
Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral Nacional — Ley 19945”, art. 49: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-19945-codigo-electoral-nacional-2019/ (2019);
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2021/12/26
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Austria
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f. Political Party
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 26
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2003/06/11
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Azerbaijan
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c. Judiciary
e. Electoral Management Body
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The Election Commission observes the referendums as relevant courts will hear the formal disputes.
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan as amended in 2016, art. 41.3: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7885/file/Azerbaijan_Election_am2017_en.pdf(2017).
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2021/08/03
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Bahamas
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c. Judiciary
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The two members that compose the Electoral Court are appointed by the Chief Justice.
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2002/10/03
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Bahrain
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a. President
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The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress.
Source:
The National Elections Code, Title 9, Section 301(1): http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm (2021)
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2024/08/20
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Bangladesh
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution; Part VII; Article 118(1)
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2006/05/23
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Barbados
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c. Judiciary
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Source:
Election Offences and Controversies Act, Ch.3, Section 39.
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2003/06/10
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Belarus
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h. Not applicable
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The agency which settles formal disputes is not specially elected.
Source:
Ms. Lidia Ermoshina - Chairperson of the Central Commission of the Republic of the Belarus on Elections and Holding of Republican Referendums. [email protected]
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2002/08/28
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Belgium
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Code, Art. 131, 132
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2012/05/04
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Belize
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Article 47(1), Representation of the People Act
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2003/11/25
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Benin
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h. Not applicable
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2005/01/17
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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e. Electoral Management Body
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Source:
Election Law, Article 6. Paragraph (8)
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2002/05/16
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Brazil
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a. President
c. Judiciary
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The TSE is composed of judicial authorities. Their appointments involve a process involving the President of Brazil (for STF justices), the Supreme Federal Court, and the Supreme Court of Justice (STJ). It is not directly elected by the people or political parties.
Source:
Superior Electoral Court (TSE):
https://international.tse.jus.br/en
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2024/10/18
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Bulgaria
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h. Not applicable
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The agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are not specially appointed/elected.
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2002/08/22
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Cameroon
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a. President
c. Judiciary
d. Legislature
f. Political Party
g. Other
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Les membres du conseil constitutionnel sont nommés par leprésident de la Président de la République et désignés de la façon suivante:
-trois dont le Président du conseil par le Président de la République;
-trois par le Président de l'Assemblée National après avis du bureau;
-trois par par le Président du Sénat après avis du bureau;
-deux par le Conseil Supérieur de la Magistrature.
Quant aux commissions départementales de supervision,elle sont composées comme suit:
-d'un Président qui est le président du tribunal de grande instance;
-trois représentants de l'administration qui sont nommés par le préfet;
-une personnalité indépendante nommée par le préfet, de concert avec les partis politiques légalisés,présents dans la circonscription;
-un représentant de chaque parti politique légalisé participant aux élections dans la circonscription électorale en cause.
Source:
Article 51 alinéat 2 de la constitution et 40 du code électoral deuxième partie.
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2003/07/01
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Canada
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e. Electoral Management Body
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The Commissioner of Canada Elections is selected and appointed – and may be removed by – the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada.
Source:
Elections Canada
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2006/12/11
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Cape Verde
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h. Not applicable
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The EMB settles first level of formal electoral disputes.
Source:
Fernando Monteiro, Member of the Electoral Commission, Cape Verde, fam(a)mailcvtelecom.cv
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2002/06/13
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Chile
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a. President
d. Legislature
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Both the President and the Legislature.
Source:
Electoral Law, 18.556 art 91
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2007/01/04
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Colombia
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g. Other
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Consejo Electoral designated by the Consejo de Estado.
Source:
CNE
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2003/07/30
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Croatia
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h. Not applicable
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The agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
Electoral Code, articles 96 to 102.
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2002/08/23
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Cyprus
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Law 72 of 1979 as amended, Art. 57 (1);
Official web page of the Supreme Court: http://www.supremecourt.gov.cy/judicial/sc.nsf/DMLScourt_gr/DMLScourt_gr?OpenDocument (2012)
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2012/04/26
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Czech Republic
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h. Not applicable
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There is no specially appointed/elected agencies for settling electoral disputes.
Source:
Administrative Court order. (act. no 150/2002 LD)
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2002/06/26
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Denmark
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h. Not applicable
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The agency which settles formal disputer are not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
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2015/06/08
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Djibouti
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a. President
c. Judiciary
d. Legislature
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2005/04/01
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Dominica
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h. Not applicable
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The agency which settles formal disputes is the judiciary.
Source:
EL: 65.
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2003/01/21
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Ecuador
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Organic Law Elections, Art.22
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2003/08/04
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Egypt
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c. Judiciary
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The Board shall consist of ten members equally from Vice-Presidents of the Court of Cassation,
Presidents of the Courts of Appeal, Vice-Presidents of the State Council, Vice-Presidents of the
State Litigation Authority, and Vice-Presidents of the Administrative Prosecution Authority, who
will be selected by the Higher Judicial Council, and respective Special and Supreme Councils of
these judicial entities and authorities as applicable, provided that the members are not members of
these councils, and provided that the remaining period for reaching the age of retirement for any
of the members shall not be less than six years at the time of secondment.
Source:
Law No. 198 for the year 2017 on the National Election Authority, Chapter 3, article 5: https://www.elections.eg/images/pdfs/laws/NEAlaw2017-198_en.pdf
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2025/09/23
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Eritrea
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a. President
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2011/06/21
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Fiji
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Act 1998, Section 142
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2003/06/30
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Finland
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h. Not applicable
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Provincial Administrative Courts are responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes.
Source:
Election Act 714/1998 as amended, Section 102
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2012/05/21
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France
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a. President
d. Legislature
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The Constitutional Court consists of 9 members: 3 of its members shall be appointed by the President of the Republic, 3 by the President of the Senate and 3 by the President of the National Assembly.
Source:
Constitution, Article 56
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2012/05/02
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French Polynesia
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h. Not applicable
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"Magistrats administratifs" (Administrative Magistrates)
Source:
Electoral Code, Article L117-1, L.118-1-2, LO325.
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2004/01/15
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Germany
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h. Not applicable
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The Bundestag is responisible for first level of formal electoral disputes.
Source:
Constitution, Ch.3, Art.41
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2021/11/16
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Ghana
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c. Judiciary
e. Electoral Management Body
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The Chief Justice and the Electoral Commission Does appoint people to a tribunal.
Source:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ghana (Article 48 Clause (1) )
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2005/07/01
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Guyana
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Dr. Steve Surujbally, President of the Elections Commissions,
elections(a)sdnp.gy
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2006/11/21
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Hungary
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
András Vincze, Ministry of Interior, central data processing, registration and election office, indep(a)konyv.kozig.b-m.hu
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2002/07/05
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Iceland
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Björn Fridfinnsson, Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs, bjorn.fridfinnsson(a)dkm.stjr.is
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2002/07/11
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India
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h. Not applicable
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High Courts and Supreme Court are permanent institutions.
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2024/06/18
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Iran, Islamic Republic of
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h. Not applicable
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2016/01/22
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Ireland
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h. Not applicable
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h) A Dáil election may, and may only, be questioned by a petition to the High Court.
Source:
Electoral Act 1992, Art. 132(1)
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2012/05/10
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Italy
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c. Judiciary
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Members of the National Central Electoral Office are appointed by the Court of Cassation. Members of the Constituency Offices are appointed by the heard of the Court of Appeal/Tribunal.
However, the Parliament is the ultimate judge. The Chamber of Deputies takes the final decision over electoral disputes and controversies. The Chamber also approves and publishes the final results.
Source:
Electoral Law: "Testo Unico delle Leggi Elettorali", Art. 12, 13, 87
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2012/04/16
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Jamaica
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c. Judiciary
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Where under section 37 (1) of the Kingston and St. Election Andrew Corporation Act, section 15 (1) of the Parish Councils Act and section 22 (1) of the Representation of the People Act, a returning officer issues an election notice, the Chief Justice shall appoint a panel of three Judges of the Supreme Court to constitute a Court to be known as the Election Court.
Source:
Election Petitions Act, Part II. https://laws.moj.gov.jm/library/statute/the-election-petitions-act/download#:~:text=the%20election%20petition%20or%2C%20if,postponement%20as%20he%20cansiders%20necessary.
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2025/09/18
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Japan
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h. Not applicable
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2003/06/30
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Kazakhstan
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a. President
d. Legislature
e. Electoral Management Body
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A) Election Commissions:
Territorial election commissions are formed by the Central Election Commission, and precinct election commissions - by the relevant territorial election commissions. The compound of the election commissions, with the exception of the Central Election Commission, is formed by relevant maslikhats. (Constitutional Law on Elections, Art. 10-3).
The Central Election Commission shall consist of the chairperson and six members. Deputy Chairperson and Secretary of the Central Election Commission shall be elected at the first meeting of the commission. (Constitutional Law on Elections, Art. 11-2).
The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall: (…) 7) appoint the Chairperson and two members of the Central Election Commission, (…) (Constitution of the RK, Art. 44)
Each of the Parliament Chambers shall independently, without participation from the other Chamber: 1) appoint two members of the Constitutional Council; appoint two members of the Central Election Commission for a five-year term; and appoint three members of the Accounts Committee for Control over Implementation of the Republican Budget;... (Constitution of the RK, Art. 57)
The Chambers shall be headed by their chairpersons, who are elected by the Senate and the Mazhilis from among the deputies who are fluent in the state language, by a secret vote of a majority of the total membership. The Senate Chairperson shall be nominated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Mazhilis Chairperson shall be nominated by the Chamber deputies.
(…)
3. The Chairpersons of Parliament's Chambers shall: (…) 7) nominate the members of the Constitutional Council, the Central Election Commission and the Accounts Committee for Control over Implementation of the Republican Budget; (…) (Constitution of the RK, Art. 58)
B) JUDICIARY
A candidate for the vacant position of judges of local and other courts shall be selected by the Supreme Judicial Council on a competitive basis from among persons meeting the requirements of Article 29 of this Constitutional Law, and from among persons applying for the vacant positions. Based on the competition results, the Supreme Judicial Council shall recommend candidates for the vacant positions of the judges of local and other courts to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan for appointment to office. (Constitutional Law of the RK on the Judicial System and the Status of Judges of the RK, Art. 30-2)
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan, amended as of June 29, 2018, Article 10, 11: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan amended as of March 10, 2017, Art. 44, 57, 58: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-constitution-of-the-rk.php
Constitutional Law of the RK on the Judicial System and the Status of Judges of the RK, 2011, Art. 30: https://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL-REF%282011%29027-e
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2024/10/17
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Kenya
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c. Judiciary
d. Legislature
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Source:
The Constitution of Kenya, art. 87, 140
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2024/12/06
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Kiribati
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h. Not applicable
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2020/05/01
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Korea, Republic of
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h. Not applicable
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Disputes on Presidential and Legislative elections are under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court; those on regional and local elections, at initial stage, come under EMB's jurisdiction, but end up under Judiciary's jurisdiction.
Source:
AEP, articles 219, 222 and 223.
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2002/12/20
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Lesotho
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g. Other
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66. Constituency Delimitation Commission
There shall be a Constituency Delimitation Commission which shall consist of -
a Chairman, who shall be a person appointed, by the King, acting in accordance with the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, from among the judges of the High Court or of the Court of Appeal; and
two other members, each of whom shall be appointed by the King, acting in accordance with the advice of the Judicial Service Commission, from among persons who hold or have held, or who are qualified to hold, high judicial office.
Source:
Constitution of Lesotho, art. 66: http://www.gov.ls/documents/Lesotho_Constitution.pdf
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2015/03/03
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Liechtenstein
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h. Not applicable
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2012/05/23
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Lithuania
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h. Not applicable
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2002/08/30
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Luxembourg
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral law of 18 February 2003, Art. 276
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2012/04/23
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Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
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d. Legislature
e. Electoral Management Body
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The mandate of the President, the Vice President and the members of the State Election Commission shall be effective from the day of election by the Assembly of Republic of Macedonia until the election of the new composition of the State Election Commission, but not longer than two years. (Art. 26(4))
The presidents of the Municipal Election Commissions i.e. Election Commission of the City of Skopje and their deputies, four members and their deputies shall be randomly selected from among the employees in the state administration, municipal administration and the administration of the City of Skopje who have completed higher education for a five-year period. (Art. 34(4))
The State Election Commission shall establish the Municipal Election Commissions or the Election Commission of the City of Skopje within 5 days from the day of receiving the data from Article 32 of this Code. The decisions for the establishing of the Municipal Election Commissions or the Election Commission of the City of Skopje shall be published in the “Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia”. (Art. 35(1))
Source:
Electoral Code of The Republic of Macedonia (consolidated version as of February 2019), Art. 26, 34, 35:
https://www.ifes.org/sites/default/files/electoral_code_of_the_republic_of_north_macedonia_february_2019_english.pdf
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2020/04/16
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Malawi
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a. President
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High court members are appointed by the president.
Source:
Constitution: Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, art. 111(2).
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2025/07/01
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Maldives
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution 1998, article 135.
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2004/09/02
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Marshall Islands
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h. Not applicable
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2005/02/23
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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a. President
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The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress.
Source:
The National Elections Code, Title 9, Section 301(1): http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm (2021)
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2021/03/25
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Moldova, Republic of
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h. Not applicable
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2021/04/01
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Monaco
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002, Art. 52;
Constitution, Art. 55
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2012/04/27
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Montenegro
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h. Not applicable
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2023/09/27
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Morocco
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b. Ministry
|
Source:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/misc/62764464563a631628-642627646648646/view
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2016/08/15
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Nepal
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h. Not applicable
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A special judiciary tribunal is appointed by the government on the recommendation of the Election Commission.
Source:
Constitution 1990, article 106.
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2004/10/06
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Netherlands
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h. Not applicable
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The agency(ies) which settles formal disputes are not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
OSCE/ODHIR 2012 Asssessment Mission Report, ch. IX: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/NL/the-netherlands-elections-assessment-mission/at_download/file
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2016/03/17
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New Caledonia
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h. Not applicable
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Administrative Magistrates.
Source:
Electoral Code, Articles L.117-1, L.118-1-2 and L.325.
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2003/11/28
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New Zealand
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act 1993, art. 229:1
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2024/07/02
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Niger
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g. Other
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Suivant la Constitution et les dispositions précitées, la Cour Constitutionnelle est une juridiction permanente.
Source:
Article 103 de la Constitution
|
2007/01/02
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Nigeria
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c. Judiciary
|
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2001/07/13
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Niue
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c. Judiciary
g. Other
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g) Nuie Public Service Commission, Residency issues (Board Appointed
c) The High Court of Niue (Chief Justice appointed)
Source:
Hagen Siosiskefu, Administration manger/election supervisor, Justice department
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2006/12/19
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Norway
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h. Not applicable
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Disputes are to be settled by the polling officials, whose decision may be appealed to the National Assembly (Storting).
Source:
Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
|
2002/06/05
|
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Pakistan
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e. Electoral Management Body
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The EMB appoints judges from the High Courts to form special Election Tribunals if complaints are filed.
Source:
Representation of the People's Act, 1976
General Election Report, Election Commission of pakistan, 1997, chapter XXIX, art 8-9
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2002/06/18
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Palestine
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h. Not applicable
|
Source:
EL.24
Updated on March 10, 2005
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2006/11/21
|
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Papua New Guinea
|
h. Not applicable
|
Source:
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
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2007/01/11
|
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Paraguay
|
a. President
c. Judiciary
d. Legislature
|
The Superior Court of Electoral Justice is composed by three members elected by the Senate with the agreement of Executive Power, from a list of three candidates presented by the Magistracy Council.
Source:
National Constitution of Paraguay, Articles 275 and 276 and Law N. 635, Article 4.
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2009/07/05
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Philippines
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a. President
c. Judiciary
|
Source:
Art. IX C, Sec. 2(2)-Phil. Constitution
Sec.249,250,251, OEC
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2007/01/03
|
|
Portugal
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h. Not applicable
|
Source:
Constitution of the Portuguese Republic, Seventh Revision, 2005, Article 113 (7): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/Constitution7th.pdf
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2024/10/10
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Romania
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h. Not applicable
|
The agency/ies which settles formal disputes is not specially appointed/elected.
|
2002/08/21
|
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Russian Federation
|
h. Not applicable
|
The agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
Mr. Evgeny I. Kolushin - Member of the Central Election Commission.
Tel.:+373-2-232-597
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2016/06/02
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Rwanda
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h. Not applicable
|
Source:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-loi-nb031-2005-du-24-12-2005-portant/
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2018/11/02
|
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Saint Lucia
|
h. Not applicable
|
The agency which settles formal disputes is the Judiciary.
Source:
ESLD.
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2003/01/16
|
|
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
h. Not applicable
|
The judiciary is the agency which settles formal disputes.
Source:
St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Electoral Law, article 57.
|
2021/12/26
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Samoa
|
a. President
d. Legislature
|
There shall be a Supreme Court of Samoa, which shall be a superior Court of record and shall consist of a Chief Justice and such number of other Judges as may be determined by Act;
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall be appointed by the Head of State, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Source:
Samoa Constitution, Article 65: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Constitution-Eng.pdf (2021)
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2021/04/09
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Sao Tome and Principe
|
h. Not applicable
|
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2021/06/18
|
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Serbia
|
h. Not applicable
|
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2022/07/06
|
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Seychelles
|
h. Not applicable
|
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2016/09/05
|
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Sierra Leone
|
h. Not applicable
|
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2005/06/30
|
|
Slovakia
|
h. Not applicable
|
Disputes are to be settled by the polling officials, whose decision may be appealed to the National Assembly (Storting).
Source:
Electoral Law, Art.38, 70-71
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2002/06/18
|
|
Slovenia
|
h. Not applicable
|
The agency which settles formal disputes is not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
Electoral Code, articles 103 and 104.
|
2002/08/27
|
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Somalia
|
a. President
|
Source:
article 11(2) regulations of political parties and party law no. 14/2000
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2005/04/06
|
|
Spain
|
h. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Law 5/1985 of 19 June ("Ley Organica del Régimen Electoral General"), Art. 112(2)
|
2012/04/17
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Sri Lanka
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 144: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LK/sri-lanka-constitution-as-amended-up-to-9/at_download/file
The Parliamentary Elections Act 1981, Art. 92: https://cmev.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/presidential_election_act.pdf
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2016/02/04
|
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Sudan
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c. Judiciary
|
Source:
Law for Behavior in the Elections 1994, article 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
|
2005/04/06
|
|
Sweden
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d. Legislature
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The Election Review Board is appointed by the Riksdag. The Election Review Board consists of a chair, who is currently, or has been previously, a permanent salaried judge and who may not be a member of the Riksdag, and six other members. The members are elected after each ordinary election, as soon as the result of the election becomes final, and serve until a new election for the Board is held. The chair is elected separately.
Source:
The Instrument of Government, Ch. 3, Art. 12: Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.riksdagen.se/sv/Start/Bestall/Sprakversioner/English---engelska1/Sveriges-grundlagar-och-riksdagsordningen1/ (2012);
Electoral Law of 2005, Ch. 15, Section 3 - 15: http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012)
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2014/08/04
|
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Switzerland
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h. Not applicable
|
Source:
Electoral Law of 17 December 1976 regulating political rights, Art. 77: Official website of the Swiss administration: http://www.admin.ch/ch/f/rs/161_1/index.html (2012)
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2012/05/11
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Timor-Leste
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g. Other
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Secretary General of UN.
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2001/09/17
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Tonga
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d. Legislature
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Appeal Committee appointed by the Council on recommendation from Supervisor of Election. Note the Electoral Act provides for election petitions to be heard and tried by the Supreme Court.
Source:
Pita Vuki Chief Returning Officer 2002. Electoral Act Part 5 - Election petitions
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2006/03/15
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Trinidad and Tobago
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a. President
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The Chief Justice shall be appointed by the President after consultation with the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Source:
Constitution of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Article 101
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2015/05/21
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Tunisia
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h. Not applicable
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2019/08/05
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Turkey
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c. Judiciary
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Supreme Board of Elections shall consists of seven principal and four alternate members. Six of the members shall be appointed by the Supreme Court of Appeals and five members by the Supreme Council of State by ballot amongst their own members, with absolute majority of the full number of members.
Source:
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers, art. 11: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1313/file/fc1948ff2445260c54d20269d70c.pdf
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2016/01/21
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Tuvalu
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Afele Kitiona, Lawyer for Elections in Tuvalu, July 2002
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2003/08/01
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Ukraine
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h. Not applicable
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But there is a draft for the creation of a administrative specialised court on electoral disputes.
Source:
Svetlana Kravcova, Information Officer at the Central Election Commission, tel. +380-44-294-93-66
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2002/08/29
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
Representation of the People Act 1983, Art. 120
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2016/04/11
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United States of America
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a. President
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Federal Election committee (FEC) handles complaints related to campaign finance and is appointed by the president with the approval of congress.
Supreme Court holds final authority in election disputes. Members are appointed by the president and approved by congress
Source:
https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/policy-guidance/respondent_guide.pdf
https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/institution.aspx#:~:text=Members%20of%20the%20Supreme%20Court,has%20generally%20meant%20life%20terms.
Article III, Section 2, United States Constitution
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2024/10/01
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Uruguay
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h. Not applicable
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The agency which settles formal disputes is not specially appointed/elected.
Source:
Mr. Carlos Urruty, President, Corte Electoral
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2002/06/18
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Vanuatu
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h. Not applicable
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2016/01/26
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Venezuela
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h. Not applicable
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Source:
LOSPP, art. 228
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2003/09/26
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Viet Nam
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h. Not applicable
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On-the-spot complaints about the vote count shall be received and settled by the Election
Team which shall state the ways of settlement in its report.
Source:
Law on Election of National Assembly Deputies, article 67
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2021/03/23
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Wallis and Futuna
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h. Not applicable
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Administrative Magistrates
Source:
Electoral Code, Article L.117-1, L.118-1, L.118-2, LO325.
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2004/01/15
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Yemen
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h. Not applicable
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The judiciary is neither appointed nor elected, it is an independent power headed by a higher judicial council.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 3, articles 149, 150.
Updated on March 10, 2005
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2006/04/25
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Zanzibar
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h. Not applicable
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"Every election petition shall be tried by the High Court in accordance with the provision of this Act."
Source:
Zanzibar Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984, including ammendments made by Act No. 8 of 1992; Act No 14 of 1992, and Act No. 5 of 1995. 15th May, 1995. Chapter VIII, 115 (1).
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2002/12/17
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Zimbabwe
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e. Electoral Management Body
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The Electoral Commission designates, after consultation with the Minister a liaison committee to deal with the disputes.
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act, 160B (1)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZW/zimbabwe-consolidated-electoral-act-amended-2018/view
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2018/10/30
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