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Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): e. Geographic size of district
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): a. Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: By ordinance, which must also be approved through a referendum.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27(3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): f. Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: There shall be a Governor of the Falkland Islands who shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Commission under Her Sign Manual and Signet and shall hold office during Her Majesty’s pleasure.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23 & 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: e. Appointed
Comments: The Governor of the Falkland Islands is appointed by the Queen of the United Kingdom.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 23 & 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): c. Block Vote
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 113(2A): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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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:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ; Referendum Law: Referendum (Single Constituency) Ordinance 2020”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-referendum-2020/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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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:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 48, 54: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 15: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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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:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 36: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 125, 168: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 33: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The Office of the Head of Finance prepares the budget for it to be approved by the Legislative Assembly.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 76: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): d. A national government department
Comments: The Office of the Head of Finance controls that the budget is appropriately applied.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 80: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ; Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf)
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: a. Governmental
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ; Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf)
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Governor appoints a person to be the registration officer for each of the two constituencies, and can even appoint the same person for both.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7(1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ; Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/electoral-management-design-2014.pdf)
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: e. No Information Available
Comments: The requirements for appointing the registration officer(s) are not listed in the law.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7(1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): b. Head of Government
Comments: The Governor is the one who appoints the person to be registration officer.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7(1): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): d. National Government
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 62: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: b. Election time only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 62: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VE003

National civic education


Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): e. Yes, conducted by the Government
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 10: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
b. Period of Residence
c. Citizenship of Parents
d. Naturalization
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 8–8C: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: a. Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: Registry Office
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 7: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There is no same-day registration to take part in elections or referendums.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 8–8C, 15: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments: There are no political parties in the Falkland Islands. All candidates stand for office on their own.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 63–66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: The person must consent to being a candidate, and £100 must be deposited.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 28 & 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 65 & 66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: Actually, all candidates register individually, without there being any requirement of partisanship.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 28 & 32: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ; Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 65 & 66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): c. Indirect
Comments: Each candidate is entitled to send one postal communication to each elector free of charge of posting, and to use schools owned by the government and halls for holding public meetings to further their candidature.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 153 & 154: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Comments: Each candidate is entitled to send one postal communication to each elector free of charge of posting, and to use schools owned by the government and halls for holding public meetings to further their candidature.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 153 & 154: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 140(3), 146(3d): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: b. The polling centre
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 119–122: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 123: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): c. No
Comments:
Source: John Rowland, Office of the Registrar General
Verified: 2007/02/14
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: There is a limit to the expenses of candidates, which necessarily implies a limit to their spending in political advertising.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 137: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: For the amendment of the constituencies.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: a. Always binding
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: b. Only other issues than constitutional changes
Comments: The amendment of constituencies.
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 27: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): c. At any polling station in the same country
e. At mobile polling stations
f. By mail
h. By proxy
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 55, 57, 61: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Voting outside the country is allowed only for citizens at an address in the United Kingdom.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 23(3c), 23A: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): e. By mail
Comments: Voters must provide an address in the United Kingdom to which postal ballot papers for completion by the elector are sent.
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 23A: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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VO011

Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 113(2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
Verified: 2022/04/19
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