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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For the purpose of electing the President and the Council members, the country territory shall be divided into sixteen electoral constituencies.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 7 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries g . Other
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 7 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB) f . A government department or agency
Comments: The Commission, in consultation with the Higher Council for Planning, shall put forth a bylaw that defines the boundaries of each electoral constituency.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 7 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
m . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President shall be elected via secret balloting in general, free and direct elections. The winner shall be the person who acquired the absolute majority of correct electors’ votes. If none of the candidates acquires such majority the top two candidates shall run for another round of elections within fifteen days from the day the final results were published. The winner shall be the candidate who acquires the highest number of votes in this round.
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 34: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013);
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 3 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President.
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 45, 64 (1): http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 34: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013);
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 3: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: The Palestinian Legislative Council is the elected legislative authority.
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 47, 48: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
g . List Proportional Representation
Comments: The Council members shall be elected via secret balloting in general, free and direct elections according to closed list proportional representation system. Each electoral list that receives 1.5% or more of the valid votes shall be allocated a number of seats proportional to the total number of votes that it receives.
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 48: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013);
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 4 (1), 6: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
k . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
c . Regional/provincial level
Comments:
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For Christians and for Jewish Samaritans in Nablus.
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
c . The national legislature consists of one chamber only
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: EL. 89
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES016
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
Source: EL.89
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES018
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 1, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
a . At fixed intervals (specify length)
Comments: 5 years.
The Legislative Council inaugurated its work in 1996 and no elections has since then been held.
Source: Draft C.71
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES019
Question: Regarding the timing of the elections for Chamber 2, which of the following is true? Elections take place:
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source: EL. 72
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
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:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
LF002
Question: What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
Answer:
a . January 2000 or later
Comments: 1996
Source: EL.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: Legislative and presidential elections.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law, art. 26 (3): http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013);
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 28: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . Presidential elections are held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments: b.) it is a legal requirement.
Source: EL.2
Verified: 2004/07/15
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: The Elections Commission shall adjudicate challenges related to the registrations of the voters and candidates. The Election Cases Court shall have the competence of hearing appeals filed for cancellation or amendment of
the decisions passed by the Commission, including election results.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 13 (13), 24, 104: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: EL.24
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates b . Parties c . Voters
Comments:
Source: EL.24
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
e . Special Electoral Tribunal
Comments:
Source: EL. 25
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2006/11/21
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
b . Legislative Committee
Comments: However, it is not clearly stipulated.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
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 c . Local level
Comments: The Commission shall be formed by a presidential decree in order to administer and supervise the elections. The Commission shall be responsible for the preparation and organization of elections and shall take all required actions to ensure integrity and freedom thereof.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: The Commission shall be allocated a budget as an independent financial center in the State’s budget.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 12 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature
Comments: The Commission shall publish an administrative and financial report on the activities of the Commission three months after the announcement of the final election results. A copy shall be submitted to the President and the Council.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 12 (3): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
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: The duration of the term of office for members of the commission shall be four years from the date of the formation, unless the President decided to reform the Commission before the end of its term.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: The Commission shall have the privilege of being a body with corporate personality and administrative and financial independence.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 12 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Elections Commission shall be composed of nine members.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: The Commission shall be composed of nine members to be selected from the Palestinian judiciary, academics and experienced lawyers and others. The chairperson or members chosen for the Commission shall be:
1. Palestinian.
2. Above 35 years of age.
3. Holds a bachelors degree, or at least the equivalent thereof.
4. Highly competent and experienced.
5. Honest and well reputed.
6. Not convicted in any election-related crime, or felony affecting honor or trust.
7. Not an employee or member of any charity, or NGO.
8. He/she shall not nominate his/herself in any of the general or local elections, or participate in
any election campaign for any candidate through out his/her term of office in the Commission.
9. He/she must not reveal any confidential information in relation to the elections.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (2), 10: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 9 (1): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/08
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):
a . National Electoral Management Body g . NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 13 (12): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
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: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 13 (12): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013);
NDI Pre-election Statement on the 2012 Local Elections: http://www.ndi.org/files/NDI%20Pre-election%20statement%20%28English%29.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 13 (12): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013);
NDI Pre-election Statement on the 2012 Local Elections: http://www.ndi.org/files/NDI%20Pre-election%20statement%20%28English%29.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns b . Media advertisement d . Music and theater e . Public meetings
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns e . Public meetings h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
c . Women
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 27 (1-b): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
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 e . Other
Comments: A person who fulfills the following requirements shall be deemed eligible to vote:
a. To be Palestinian.
b. To be at least 18 years of age on polling day.
c. To be enlisted in the final voters registry.
d. Not to be deprived of the right to vote.
A person shall be considered Palestinian:
a. If he/she was born in Palestine with borders defined in the British Mandate, or was entitled to acquire the Palestinian nationality under the applicable laws during that era;
b. If he/she was born in the Gaza Strip or the West Bank, including Holy Jerusalem (Alquds Alshareef);
c. If one of his/her ancestors falls under the application of paragraph above irrespective of where he/she was born;
d. If he/she is a spouse of a Palestinian as defined above.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 27: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration b . Previous Conviction c . Detention d . Mental disability
Comments: Any person shall not be entitled to vote if he or she:
- Has been deprived from the right to vote by judicial sentence, for the duration of that sentence.
- Has been declared incapable by judicial ruling.
- Has been imprisoned by sentence of a Palestinian Court for a common crime, as long as he or she is not re-established to his or her previous status according to the law.
Judicial decisions mentioned in paragraph 1 above must be immediately communicated to the relevant Polling Station Commission as soon as these start the electoral registration.
Source: EL.8
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: The registration of electors is carried out by the elections Commission.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 30 (2): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: EL. 15, 16
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
d . During the election period
Comments: It should be updated by the voters before every election.
Source: EL.16
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records b . Links to police records of residence e . Appearance by voter at registration office f . Door-to-door registration campaign
Comments: The Palestinian Central Election Commission (CEC), was actively engaged in registration activities.
The Electoral Committees in each electoral district are responsible for registering the voters.
Source: EL 12, 15, 16.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 30: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
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):
a . Signature requirement (specify requirement) b . Deposit requirement (specify amount) e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: The electoral list candidacy application shall be submitted to the Central Elections Office provided that the application is accompanied by a closed list that includes the candidates' names and confirmation of their acceptance of candidacy. The number of the electoral list candidates in the closed list shall not be less than sixteen candidates.
Each electoral list nominated for the Council’s membership shall deposit into the account of the Commission a nonrefundable guarantee of ten thousand USD or equivalent in the officially circulated currency.
The party registration application must also be accompanied by a list containing the signatures of at least three thousand voters who have the right to vote indicating their support thereof.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 48, 49, 50: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
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 candidate for the Legislative Council membership must meet the following requirements:
1. To be Palestinian.
2. To be at least 28 years of age on polling day.
3. To be registered in the final voters registry.
4. Never convicted of a felony or misdemeanor which violates honor and honesty.
5. Be a permanent resident of the Palestinian territory.
6. To uphold the PLO as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people and the Declaration of Independence Document in addition to the provisions of the Basic Law.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 45: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
k . No information available
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence f . Registration
Comments: a.) 30 years
Source: EL. 9
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration b . Detention f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office k . Mental health problems n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments: 1. Ministers who are members of the Palestinian National Authority, the personnel of the government and public institutions, presidents and members of municipal councils, and the personnel of international institutions operating within the territory, may not be nominated as candidates unless they renounce their offices at least 10 days before the date fixed for the publication of the final lists of candidates.
2. No nomination of any member of the security forces, whose resignation has not been previously accepted by the relevant authority, shall be admitted. [Any such candidate] shall submit such acceptance with his or her nomination papers.
3. Judges and members of the security forces who are not elected may not resume their offices.
Source: EL. 8, 14
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration f . Holding of military office g . Holding of government office k . Mental health problems n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
Comments: 1. Ministers who are members of the Palestinian National Authority, the personnel of the government and public institutions, presidents and members of municipal councils, and the personnel of international institutions operating within the territory, may not be nominated as candidates unless they renounce their offices at least 10 days before the date fixed for the publication of the final lists of candidates.
2. No nomination of any member of the security forces, whose resignation has not been previously accepted by the relevant authority, shall be admitted. [Any such candidate] shall submit such acceptance with his or her nomination papers.
3. Judges and members of the security forces who are not elected may not resume their offices.
Source: EL.8,14
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
b . In presidential elections
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 44: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: a.) 500 electors registered in the electoral register of the candidate's constituency.
b.) 1000$.
Source: EL. 12, 43
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify) b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments: a.) 5000 signatures
b.) 3000$
Source: EL. 9, 38
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Indirect
Comments: Only indirect public funding is available in the form of free broadcast time on state media and public sites designated for displaying electoral posters and banners.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 63 (1), 65, 68: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
d . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Only indirect public funding is available in the form of free broadcast time on state media and public sites designated for displaying electoral posters and banners.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 63 (1), 65, 68: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
e . Not Applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 68: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties listed) d . Categorical (only one mark allowed) e . Ability to vote for candidates within parties (personal vote)
Comments:
Source: EL.74
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of one chamber only.
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Single ballot (all registered parties/candidates listed)
Comments:
Source: EL.74
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 89: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
a . Separate ballots for different elections b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused) f . Each ballot paper held up for public scrutiny, with name of party/candidate called out loud g . Single tallying as voters are being called out h . Double tallying as voters are being called out i . Tallying by party representative and/or observers as votes are being called out j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count q . Copies of results are provided to observers r . Observers and party agents are permitted to take their own copies of the results s . Copies of results are provided to party agents
Comments:
Source: EL. 78
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
a . Polling centre (several polling stations in same building) c . District level e . National level
Comments:
Source: EL.84
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
b . District level
Comments:
Source: EL.5
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
Source: EL.84
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
Comments:
Source: EL.84
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
e . Accompanied by election officials
Comments:
Source: EL.85
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
c . Automatically (triggered) recounted under certain conditions
Comments: When a discrepancy of numbers exists, the counting of votes shall be conducted a second time using the same procedures.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 90 (4), 91: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
c . Election officials
Comments:
Source: EL. 86
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments:
Source: EL.86
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: EL. 83
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
b . days:
Comments: 1-3 days
Source: EL.86
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME004
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
c . Competition exists between government newspaper and at least one private newspaper
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME006
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Comments: The PNA controls the official Palestine TV and Voice of Palestine radio, which reflect PNA views. Private Palestinian broadcast stations have proliferated across the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the last decade but have endured financial hardship, closure by Israeli and Palestinian forces, and the destruction of their facilities by the Israeli army.
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME016
Question: In your opinion, upon which types of media at national level in your country do citizens most rely as a source of information? Mark the most important source with 1, and the second most important source with 2:
Answer(s):
b . Government radio e . Government television g . Print media
Comments: b. 1
e. 1
g. 1
Source: http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
a . Government
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law
Comments: Articles from the Electoral Law
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
g . EMB by law or regulations
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME028
Question: What form does the authority, if any, of the EMB to enforce remedies or sanctions against the media in case of breach of the rules on media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME029
Question: Do political parties or candidates have a right to have their replies to inaccurate or misleading media coverage published promptly and free of charge?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: But there are no laws to regulate that.
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution b . Administrative sanction
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Mena/palestin.htm
http://www.worldaudit.org/presstext.htm
http://www.cpj.org/attacks03/mideast03/israel.html#pat
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethicslistsmall.asp?CountryID=798&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME033
Question: Which body, if any, is responsible for regulating free or paid access of political parties or candidates to the media during election campaigns.
Answer:
a . EMB
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
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):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: The Commission shall, in coordination with the official Palestinian media, prepare a special program stating times and dates designated for free and unpaid advertising for all candidates and electoral lists in the elections. All candidates and electoral lists shall be given equal and appropriate opportunities.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 65: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME043
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME044
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME045
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide individual candidates (legislative) with printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME051
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME052
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with paid broadcast for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME054
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate's party
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, 93, and 94 Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
c . No
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
g . None
Comments:
Source: Ministry of Information
Verified: 2005/06/22
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:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 84 to 87, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 84 to 87, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
c . After all polls close, after official results are available
Comments:
Source: Articles 84 to 87, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Articles 84 to 87, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=021020013748088&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
d . No one with full-time responsibility for media work
Comments:
Source: Ministry of Information
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingarchive.asp?CountryID=798&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
f . None of the above
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=SIDX&StructuredIndexCode=ID0201010102010108&LawBookID=021020013748088
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingarchive.asp?CountryID=798&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Ministry of Information
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Ministry of Information
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source: Ministry of Information
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=SIDX&StructuredIndexCode=ID0201010102010108&LawBookID=021020013748088
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
b . Insufficient training of staff with responsibility for media relations
Comments:
Source: http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingarchive.asp?CountryID=798&UILang=1
Verified: 2005/06/22
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments:
Source: Articles 54 to 59, Electoral Law
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=SIDX&StructuredIndexCode=ID0201010102010108&LawBookID=021020013748088
Verified: 2005/06/22
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: Any electoral list or candidate for the presidency is allowed to spend no more than one million USD or its equivalent of the circulated currency on the election campaign.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 69: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD008
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for mandatory referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD009
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for optional referendums at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD010
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for citizens' initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD011
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for agenda initiatives at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Articles 185 and 186, Constitution
Verified: 2005/05/22
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Constitution not valid, only a draft. No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source: Electoral Commission Palestine
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No provisions for DD in current laws.
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2007/06/11
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
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:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Palestinian Basic Law: http://www.osservatorioiraq.it/sites/default/files/Palestinian%20Basic%20Law%20with%20Amendements%20-%20english.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: EL. 58
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 28 (3): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 30 (4): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 30 (4): http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified: 2005/04/05
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: g.) Putting a ballot in an envelope.
Source: Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 83 (3), 86: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2013/04/09
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