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Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: The Constitution includes laws pertaining to elections, establishing an elections commission, qualifications of voters, conditions for an election and a validity clause for election laws.
All other legislation pertaining to the administration of elections is provided in separate documentation.
Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments:
Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 119
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
Verified: 2012/05/30
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments: The High Court Division is responsible for formal electoral disputes, as outlined in the Representation of People Order, 1972
Source: Constitution of Bangladesh: Part VII, Art. 125 (b)
Representation of People Order (1972); Chapter 5, Art. 49(2)
Verified: 2012/05/30
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