Recommendation Improvement and enforcement of the legal framework, paragraph 12 (Voter Registration) Sri Lanka 2005
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The inconsistency between the Constitution and the Registration of Electors Act should be clarified to enable all citizens who have reached 18 years of age to be able, not only to register, but also to vote. Due to the flexibility over potential electoral dates, the EU EOM recommends that Sri Lankans be able to register at 17 years. The birth date should be included in the voter register so voters would only be able to vote when reaching 18 on the day of the elections. This would ensure that if an election falls before the next enumeration phase, those having attained the age of 18 would be able to exercise their right to vote.
