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Legislative Framework

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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:
Source: Law No 10-018/AU amending certain provisions of the electoral law of 14 January 2007 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
Verified: 2025/09/30
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Comments: Election of the President of the Union, election of the Island Governors,legislative elections, elections for Island Councillors, municipal elections and referenda.
Source: Law No 10-018/AU amending certain provisions of the electoral law of 14 January 2007, art. 1 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
Verified: 2025/09/30
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Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 6 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
Verified: 2025/09/30
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Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): a. Judiciary
Comments: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over electoral disputes, including all appeals against acts and operations relating to the organization and conduct of the election, from registration on the electoral rolls to the proclamation of election results. The conditions for referral to the Supreme Court are specified for each act and operation, The Supreme Court also hears disputes relating to elections, municipal councils and the municipal council office, as well as motions of censure.
Source: Electoral Code, Article 90. https://justice.gouv.km/texte/code-electoral/?utm_
Verified: 2025/09/30
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