Recommendation 25 (Complaints and Appeals) Malawi 2009
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The timeframe to file a petition to the High Court challenging the results of elections should be realistic and effective. The Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Act of 1993 should be amended to include a timeframe of between 21 or 30 days after the announcement of results for petitions to be submitted. Furthermore, deadlines for conclusions to election petitions should be implemented providing an effective and timely remedy to petitioners.
