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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):
b . Separate legislation
Comments: There are two basic pieces of legislation which govern the electoral process: Firstly, the saint Christopher and Nevis Constitution Order 1983 of 23rd June 1983 no. 881. Secondly, the National Assembly Election Act cap. 162. The House of Assembly Election Ordinance Amendment Act 1983 no. 16 of 1983 and the Elections Registration Regulations of 1984 were made under the provision of section 104 of the National Assembly Act cap. 162.
Source: Article 28, National Assembly Election Act
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections b . Regional elections d . Referendums
Comments: The National Electoral Laws also cover the management/delivery of the Nevis Island Assembly Elections, referendum and by-elections.
Source:
Verified: 2020/04/15
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Article 29, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
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
Source: Article 36, Constitution
Verified: 2020/04/15
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