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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 e . Other
Comments: The electoral legal framework comprises the 1921 Constitution (amended in 2003), the 1973 Citizens Political Rights Act (lastly amended in 2012) and three government instructions (re-issued before each election).
Source: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Principality of Liechtenstein, Parliamentary Elections 9 February 2025, Needs Assessment Mission Report, 13-14 November 2024 (4)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/e/5/584721.pdf
Verified: 2025/02/20
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein
https://www.llv.li/files/rdr/Verfassung-E-01-02-2014.pdf
Verified: 2025/02/20
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
b . Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
Comments:
Source: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Principality of Liechtenstein, Parliamentary Elections 7 February 2021, Needs Assessment Mission Report, 2020 (4)
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/a/f/473469.pdf
Verified: 2025/02/20
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 Constitutional Court shall decide on election complaints.
Source: Constitution of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Art. 59 (1);
https://www.llv.li/files/rdr/Verfassung-E-01-02-2014.pdf
Verified: 2025/02/04
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