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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: 112. (1) Subject to this article, Seychelles shall be divided into as many electoral areas, as may be prescribed, for the purposes of election of members to the National Assembly and each electoral area shall be represented by one member of the National Assembly.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Article 112
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . The legislature (national/subnational)
Comments: (3)The Electoral Commission shall, not later that three years after the coming into force of this Constitution and thereafter three years after the Commission last submitted a report in terms of clause (1)(b), submit to the National Assembly and the President a report in terms of clause (1)(b) together with such recommendations regarding changes in the number or boundaries of the electoral areas on Mahe and Praslin which the Commission considers necessary in the circumstances.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Article 116:3-6
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2016/09/05
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries g . Other
Comments: (3)In determining the number and boundaries of the electoral areas on Mahe and Praslin the Electoral Commission−
(a)shall have regard to –
(i)the boundaries of electoral areas which exist at the time of the determination by the Commission; and
(ii)the natural geographical features of Seychelles;
(b)shall ensure that, each electoral area on Mahe shall have, as nearly as is practicable, an equal number of inhabitants and each electoral area on Praslin shall have, as nearly as is practicable, an equal number of inhabitants.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Article 112:3
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments: (3)In determining the number and boundaries of the electoral areas on Mahe and Praslin the Electoral Commission−
(b)shall ensure that, each electoral area on Mahe shall have, as nearly as is practicable, an equal number of inhabitants and each electoral area on Praslin shall have, as nearly as is practicable, an equal number of inhabitants.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Article 112:3
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2016/09/05
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: 112.(3)In determining the number and boundaries of the electoral areas on Mahe and Praslin the Electoral Commission−
116.(1) The Electoral Commission-
(b)shall keep under continuous review the number and boundaries of the electoral areas into which Mahe and Praslin are divided having regard to article 112 (3)
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (1993), Article 112;116
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: Although specific reasons are not stated, the Electoral Commission has to submit a report, every three years, to the National Assembly and the President, on the boundaries of the electoral areas with recommended changes that the Commission might consider necessary.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Article 116:3
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2016/09/05
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: Constitution, art. 50: There shall be a President of Seychelles who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of Seychelles.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 50
-Pre-election Assessment Mission report, Presidential election of 2015, EISA (2015)
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments:
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 50
-Pre-election Assessment Mission report, Presidential election of 2015, EISA (2015)
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution, Art. 50: There shall be a President of Seychelles who shall be the Head of State, Head of Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces of Seychelles.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 50
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Seychelles' national legislature consists of one Chamber, the National Assembly (Lasanble Nasyonal Sesel), with up to 35 seats.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011),Art. 78
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP) j . Other
Comments: Seychelles has a hybrid system of electing its members whereby both, the 'first-past the post system' and the 'proportional system' is used. Twenty-five (25) MPs are directly elected by simple majority vote.
Remaining members are nominated by political parties that obtain at least 10% of the total votes cast under the majority system. These parties are entitled to nominate one member for every 10% of the votes polled. There may be up to ten (10) proportionately elected Members.
Constitution, Schedule 4 Art. 78(b): 4. "A political party which may nominate a proportionately elected member of the National Assembly shall, within seven days after the general election, signify in writing to the Electoral Commission the name of the member and the Electoral Commission shall as soon as is practicable after receiving all the names of the proportionately elected members under this Schedule publish the names in the Gazette."
Constitution, Schedule 4 Art. 78(b):2. "A political party which has nominated one or more candidates in a general election and has polled in respect of the candidates in aggregate 10% or more of the votes cast at the election may nominate a proportionally elected member for each 10% of the votes polled."
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Schedule 4, Art. 78(b)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
- A guide to the National Assembly, National Assembly of Seychelles (2013)
http://www.enabletheworld.com/lib2/AguideToTheSeychellesNationalAssembly.pdf
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
l . Other
Comments: N/A
Source: N/A
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments: N/A
Source: N/A
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
Comments: Constitution, Article 78: The National Assembly shall consist of-(a)such number of members directly elected in accordance with-
(i)
this Constitution; and
(ii)
subject to this Constitution, an Act,
as is equal to the number of electoral areas;
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 78
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
e . Other
Comments: N/A
Source: N/A
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
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:
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
b . Specify the percentage:
Comments: A political party which has nominated one or more candidates in a general election and has polled in respect of the candidates in aggregate 10% or more of the votes cast at the election may nominate a proportionally elected member for each 10% of the votes polled.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011),Art. 78(b) Schedule 4
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
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:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/25
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: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
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:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/25
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: Legislative elections are held every 5 years.
Constitution, Article 79:(1) A general election shall be held during the period starting at the beginning of the fifty-seventh month and ending at the end of the fifty-ninth month of a session of the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Art. 79
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/25
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:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/25
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
b . Voting takes place over a period of 2 or more days
Comments: Regular voting on the outer islands takes place one day before regular voting on the inner islands (Mahé, Praslin, La Digue).
Source: EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission Report, Seychelles Presidential election of 2015
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2016/09/05
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/25
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 Act (1996)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1995/17/eng@2015-05-15 (2014 amendment updated 2015)
Verified: 2025/02/27
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: Elections Amendment Act n°27 of 2014
Source: Elections Amendment Act n°27 of 2014
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections d . Referendums e . Other
Comments: Presidential elections, Legislative elections, Referendums.
Source: Elections Act (1996)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: a) The words "is entitled" are used therefore implying that registration and voting is not compulsory but voluntary.
Source: Elections Act(1996). Part II (1)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF005
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require regional and/ or local election (s) to be held on the same day as national elections?
Answer:
a . National elections are not held on the same day as regional or local elections
Comments: N/A
Source:
Verified: 2016/09/05
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):
c . Not applicable
Comments: (2) The Electoral Commission may appoint different dates for the holding of a Presidential Election or a National Assembly Election or for the holding of those elections in different electoral areas.
(3) Where a Presidential Election and a National Assembly Election are to be held simultaneously the two elections shall begin on the same day.
Source: Elections Act (1996),Part III
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2016/09/05
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: The result of a Presidential Election or a National Assembly Election shall not be questioned or subject to review in any court except on an election petition presented to the Constitutional Court.
Source: Elections Act (1996), Section 44
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/09/05
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates c . Voters e . Other
Comments: Other: the Attorney General
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), Art. 51(4)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Art. 51(3) The Constitutional Court shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine whether a person has been validly elected to the office of President.
Art. 51(4) An application under clause (3) may be made by a person entitled to vote at an election of the President, a person who was a candidate at the election or the Attorney General.
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . Constitutional (or similar) Court
Comments:
Source: Elections Act (1996)Section 44
Verified: 2025/02/27
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body
Comments: Constitution, art. 116: The Electoral Commission shall review the existing legislation governing Electoral matters and make recommendations to the Government.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011),art. 116
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/27
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: - Constitution, art. 116: The Electoral Commission shall be a responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters and of elections and referenda under this Constitution;
- Elections Act, Section 1: "election" means a Presidential Election or a National Assembly election.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 116
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), Section 1
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view)
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
a . The President c . The legislature
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 116 and art. 118
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2016/09/06
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature h . No information available
Comments: Unclear if this is the entire budget funding or if the SEC receives funding from other areas.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
National Assembly Appropriation Bill, 2024
https://www.nation.sc/articles/19945/-appropriation-bill-2024
Electoral Commission allocated R19,316,000 by National Assembly
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
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: 7 years.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011, art. 115(C)1. "The Chairperson and the Members of the Commission
shall be appointed for a term of seven years, and may, at the end of a term, be eligible for re-appointment."
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
d . Presidential/ Prime Minister appointment
Comments: The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and
four Members all of whom shall be appointed by the President.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art.115.A
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: Constitution, art. 115(2): Subject to this Constitution the Electoral Commission shall not, in the performance of its functions, be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art.115 (2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: 115.A (1) "The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and four Members all of whom shall be appointed by the President."
The ECS is composed of 05 (five) members.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 115 (A)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments: Constitution, article 115(B): A person is qualified to be a Chairperson and Members of the Commission if the person is a citizen of Seychelles who(a)is qualified to be registered as a voter; and(b)the person is not a candidate of an election under the Constitution or is not the President, Vice President, Minister or a Member of the National Assembly and not an executive office bearer of a political party.
The candidates shall be persons of proven integrity and high repute (Constitution, art. 115(A))
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 115 (A)and(B)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State
Comments: The Commission shall consist of a Chairperson and four Members all of whom shall be appointed by the President
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 115 (A)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
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
Comments: Voter education is neither stipulated in the Constitution nor the Electoral Law as a function of the Electoral Commission. However,the Electoral Commission has a mandate to educate and inform voters about the electoral process.
Source: EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission report on Seychelles 2015 Presidential election.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: In the Seychelles, voter education is usually conducted three months before an election.
Source: EISA EOM Report, 2011. pg 14.
EISA EOM Report, Presidential and Parliamentary elections, 2020.
https://eisa.org.za/pdf/sey2011eom.pdf
https://www.eisa.org/document/eom-report-2020-preliminary-statement-seychelles-cdws-eisa/
Verified: 2025/02/28
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations l . Other
Comments: Citizen Democracy Watch Seychelles (CDWS) is the first Domestic Observer Group to observe elections.
Source: - https://www.eisa.org/storage/2023/05/eom-report-2011-preliminary-statement-seychelles-cdws-eisa.pdf
"CDWS was accredited by the Electoral Commission to observe the National Assembly election of 29th September to 1st October 2011."
- https://www.idea.int/news/citizen-election-observation-training-seychelles
Funded by International IDEA
Verified: 2025/02/28
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: Information not available
Source:
Verified: 2016/09/07
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: Information not available
Source:
Verified: 2016/09/07
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
b . Young people/ first time voters c . Women
Comments:
Source: EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission report on Seychelles 2015 Presidential election.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: A person who is a citizen of Seychelles and has
attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered as a voter unless the person is disqualified from registration under an Act on the ground of-
(a)infirmity of mind;
(b)criminality; or
(c)residence outside Seychelles.
Constitution, art. 114
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 114
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view /
- Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996) Part II. 6.
http://www.ecs.sc/resources/Rev29-election%20laws.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2025/02/28
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 e . Other
Comments: Any Seychellois citizen, who is at least 18 years of age, is in possession of National Identity Card, and has resided for at least three months in a given electoral area in the Seychelles prior to the date of registration, is entitled to register as a voter.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 114
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view /
- EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission report on Seychelles 2015 Presidential election http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration d . Mental disability h . Other
Comments: a. criminality
b. Infirmity of mind
c. Residence outside Seychelles. However, any citizen of Seychelles living overseas may be registered as a voter if he resides in an electoral area for a minimum period of three months, immediately prior to registration.
Source: - Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 114
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view /
- Elections (Amendment) Act n°27 of 2014, art. 2
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
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 Electoral Commission shall be responsible for the conduct and supervision of the registration of voters.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 116: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
b . Voters register
Comments:
Source: Elections Act chapter 68A (1996), Part II
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
a . Continuously
Comments:
Source: Elections Act chapter 68A (1996), art. 2
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
e . Appearance by voter at registration office
Comments:
Source: Elections Act chapter 68A (1996), art. 2
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: A person who is a citizen of Seychelles and has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered as a voter.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 114 (1): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
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):
e . Minimum number of candidates f . Other
Comments: Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) Act (Act 19 of 1991)
5. Application for registration
(1)A political party consisting of not less than 100 registered members may apply in the prescribed form to the Electoral Commission for registration under this Act.
(2)An application for registration shall be signed by the office bearers of the political party and shall be accompanied by—
(a)two copies of the constitution, rules and political programme or manifesto of the party duly certified by the leader of the party,
(b)the particular of the registered office of the party;
(c)a list giving the name, address and national identity number of not less than 100 registered members of the party;
(d)a list giving the name, address and national identity number of the leader and other office bearers of the party;
(e)such further information or document as the Commission may require for the purpose of satisfying itself that the application complies with this Act or that the party is entitled to be registered under this Act.
(3)A list referred to in paragraph (c) and paragraph (d) shall be signed by each of the persons named therein.
(4)A person shall not be considered to be a member of a political party for the purposes of this Act unless—
(a)he has attained the age 18 years;
(b)he is a Seychellois; and
(c)he is resident in Seychelles."
Source: https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1991/19/eng@2012-06-30
Verified: 2025/02/28
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 j . Other
Comments: The candidate must be qualified to be a registered voter.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art.24 and art.80
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence j . Other
Comments: The candidate must be qualified to be a registered voter.
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011), art. 51
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration c . Criminal record k . Mental health problems
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of the Seychelles (2010), art.114
Verified: 2016/09/07
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration c . Criminal record k . Mental health problems p . Other
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art.51
Verified: 2016/09/07
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996) sec. 15 (4)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/02/28
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments: not specified
Source: Elections Act chap 68A sec 15 (4)
Verified: 2002/08/06
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/01
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
b . Deposit requirement (specify) d . Other
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2006/11/20
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct c . Indirect
Comments:
Source: International IDEA Database:
https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=199&database_theme=302
Verified: 2025/02/28
PC013
Question: If political parties receive direct/indirect public funding, when do they receive this?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments: "Under the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Act 1996, the registered political parties are entitled to monies from a fund (the Political Parties Financial Support Fund) appropriated by an Act of the National Assembly. The Registrar of Political Parties determines the total amount of financial assistance to be paid out of the fund on or before 30 January of each year."
Source: https://ecs.sc/election-in-the-seychelles/
Verified: 2025/02/28
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
a . Free media access
Comments:
Source: Electoral Act Chapt.68A (1996), sec 95
Verified: 2002/08/06
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Based on result of previous election c . Based on current legislative representation d . Based on number of candidates put forward in present election
Comments: ECS: Funding of political parties, https://ecs.sc/election-in-the-seychelles/
"Under the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) (Amendment) Act 1996, the registered political parties are entitled to monies from a fund (the Political Parties Financial Support Fund) appropriated by an Act of the National Assembly. The Registrar of Political Parties determines the total amount of financial assistance to be paid out of the fund on or before 30 January of each year.
Each registered political party which nominated candidates for the immediately preceding general election to the National Assembly is entitled to receive out of the total funds such sum as is equal to the percentage of valid votes cast in favour of the candidates nominated by that party."
Source: - ECS - Funding of political parties, https://ecs.sc/election-in-the-seychelles/
- Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) Act
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1991/19/eng@2012-06-30
- EISA - African Democracy Encyclopaedia Project, Seychelles party funding
Verified: 2025/03/03
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2002/08/06
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns" https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=199&database_theme=302
Verified: 2025/03/03
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
a . As related to the election period only
Comments:
Source: http://archive.idea.int/ideas_work/22_s_africa/parties_1_sadc.htm
Verified: 2005/04/27
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
i . Other
Comments: Political parties are not required to make known the source of the funding goverment announces the amount alocated to political parties.
Source: Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 5.2.2
Verified: 2002/08/06
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
c . Prohibition on candidate funding from foreign sources d . Ceilings on how much money a candidate can raise h . Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports i . Other
Comments:
Source: Elections (Amendment) Act n°27 of 2014
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments: The officer of the electoral commissioner/registrar of political parties.
Source: Electoral commission questionnaire (EISA)5.1.4
http://66.102.9.104/search?q=cache:DBO7Tncia7cJ:www.idea.int/publications/funding_parties/upload/matrix.pdf
Verified: 2006/11/20
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) j . Candidate photos in color o . Ballots signed or otherwise authenticated by polling station official
Comments:
Source: Elections Act Chap 68A (1996), Sec. 17 (1) (c)
Verified: 2016/09/07
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
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) d . Categorical (only possible to make one mark) f . Same ballot papers used nation-wide j . Candidate photos in color
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2016/09/07
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 Act Art. 29: "procedure on the close of poll", and Art. 34: "counting"
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1995/17/eng@2014-12-01#part_III__sec_33
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996) sec 34-36
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
c . Tally of voters who voted d . Number of ballots in box reconciled against number of voters j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate l . Counted by hand 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: Elections act chap 68A (1996) sec 34 (3) , sec 36 (1) (c)
Verified: 2016/09/07
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: Elections Act chap 68A (199 sec 36 (2)
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
d . National level
Comments:
Source: Elections Act (1996) section 38 3(a)
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 c . By fax
Comments:
Source: EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission report on the Seychelles 2015 Presidential Election
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
a . Ballots b . Unused and spoiled ballots c . Counterfoils of used ballots d . Voter rolls e . Tendered ballots f . Certificate of result g . Ballot boxes
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
c . Signatures on sealed envelopes d . Transported in boxes sealed with numbered seals h . Accompanied by police or other security personnel
Comments:
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Seychelles Elections Report 2001
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request e . Court order
Comments: Elections Act, Art. 35: "Recount"
(1) A candidate or the counting agent of a candidate may, if present at the counting of ballot papers, require the Electoral Officer or the Designated Electoral Officer, as the case may be, to have the vote recounted once.
(2) The Electoral Officer or the Designated Electoral Officer, as the case may be, may, on his own motion, recount the ballot papers.
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996) sec 35 (1) (2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Elections Act Art. 35:
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1995/17/eng@2014-12-01#part_III__sec_35
Verified: 2025/03/03
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
a . Political parties b . An individual candidate c . Election officials
Comments:
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996) sec. 35 (1) (2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Elections Act Art. 35: Recount
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1995/17/eng@2014-12-01#part_III__sec_35
Verified: 2025/03/03
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
a . National Election Management body
Comments: Electoral Officer.
Source: Elections Act chapter 68A (1996),Section 38
Verified: 2016/09/07
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: EISA Pre-election Assessment Mission report on the Seychelles 2015 Presidential Election
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-pre-election-assessment-mission-report/view
Verified: 2016/09/07
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Government publishes the results in the gazette
Source: Elections Act chap 68A (1996) sec 38 (2)
Verified: 2025/03/03
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:
c . weeks:
Comments: "as soon is a practicable"
Source: ibid sec 38 (1) (2)
Verified: 2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Name and Title: Dr Chweya
Job Title: Research Associate
Organisation: African Center for Economic Growth-ACEG
Contact Address: p.o box 1559, 00600 nairobi
Telephone: + 254 20 374 709/ 375 4540 0721 421 866
Facsimile: +254 20 375 45 41
Email: [email protected]
Source
No Source
Verified
2013/07/18
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:
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Verified: 2005/04/01
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:
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Verified: 2005/04/01
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 c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Seychelles - 2004 Annual Report available at http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=10196
Verified: 2005/05/12
ME005
Question: Which of the following do you believe best describes the print media situation at the national level in your country?
Answer:
a . Government newspaper holds a monopoly
Comments:
Source: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2000/af/750.htm
Verified: 2005/04/01
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:
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/01
ME009
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
a . Public radio b . Private radio d . Private television e . Print media
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:Pgp5T1Po19kJ:www.genderlinks.org.za/docs/about/annrep2004/Networks%2520and%2520E-Talk.pdf+seychelles+election+media+report&hl=en
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
b . 30% to 60%
Comments:
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
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:
a . Over 60 %
Comments:
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
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 c . Private radio
Comments: Government radio 1
private radio 2
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
b . Private radio c . Public television d . Private television
Comments:
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME020
Question: Who grants licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Answer:
b . Independent regulator
Comments: Although the Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation is independent, the government interferes in its operations.
Source: http://www.accpuf.org/sey/290501_SNP.htm
Verified: 2005/05/12
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
Comments: seychelles bradcasting corporation
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME023
Question: Are any journalists currently imprisoned or facing criminal charges for exercising their profession?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Seychelles - 2004 Annual Report available at http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=10196
Verified: 2005/05/12
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
a . Law
Comments: seychelles broadcasting act
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
c . Government
Comments:
Source: 2004 World Press Freedom Review by the International Pres Institute available at http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/05/12
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: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
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):
a . Enforcement of a right of reply, correction or retraction b . Administrative penalty
Comments:
Source: MISA report 2000
Verified: 2005/08/29
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:
b . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.rsf.org/article.php3?id_article=6439
Verified: 2005/05/12
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
Comments:
Source: 2004 World Press Freedom Review by the International Pres Institute available at http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/05/12
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.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME032
Question: If so, how well do you perceive this code of ethics to be respected?
Answer(s):
d . Not respected at all
Comments:
Source: http://www.freemedia.at/wpfr/Africa/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: seychelles election commssion manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME034
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME035
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide political parties with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME036
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspapers provide political parties with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: In allocating free broadcasting time, the Electoral Commission shall allocate to each registered political party equal broadcasting time; and to each candidate equal broadcasting time. (Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), Section 97)
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), Section 97
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1995/17/eng@2014-12-01#part_V__sec_97
Elections Act (2014) Art. 97:
(2) In allocating free broadcasting time under subsection (1), the Electoral Commission shall allocate
(i) to each registered political party equal broadcasting time; and
(ii) to each candidate equal broadcasting time.
Verified: 2025/03/03
ME039
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME040
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide individual candidates (legislative) with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME041
Question: Which of the following types of daily and weekly newspaper provide individual candidates (legislative) with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME042
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
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 c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.freedomhouse.org/research/freeworld/2003/countryratings/seychelles.htm
Verified: 2005/08/30
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 c . Privately owned d . Owned by political parties
Comments:
Source: http://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/sc/332/all/13133
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: seychelles broadcasting act
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
g . Not regulated: based only on the amount the candidate wishes to spend
Comments:
Source: Seychelles electoral commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
Comments: Presidential debates began to be broadcasted in 2020. There are no legislative debates regularly conducted.
Source: Electoral Commission Seychelles Election Report 2020
https://ecs.sc/election-reports/
"The Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) aired its first Presidential Debates which saw the participation of all Presidential candidates, this was also complemented by candidate profiles."
Verified: 2025/03/03
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: - Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view //
- Elections (amendment) Act n°27 of 2014
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: - Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
Direct Democracy
DD001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Name and Title: Dr Ludeki Chweya
Job Title: Research Associate
Organisation: african Centre for Economic growth ACEG
Contact Address. p.o box 1559,00600 nairobi.
Telephone: +254 20 374 709/375 4540/0721421 866
Facsimile: + 254 20 375 45 41
Email: aceg2aceg.org
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/10/26
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Referendum.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011). Art. 164
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996). Part IV
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011). Art. 91
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011). Art. 164
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996). Part IV section 54
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011).
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011).
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011).
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Article 116 of the constitution
Verified: 2005/08/30
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):
a . Constitutional
Comments:
Source: Article 116 of the constitution
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Agenda initiatives are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
b . Sample of signatures checked
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:hWSg-dOmN4QJ:democratie.francophonie.org/IMG/pdf/RAPPORT_DE_LA_MISSION_D_OBSERVATION_DES_ELECTIONS_PRESIDENTIELLES_ANTICIPEES_DES_31_AOUT_1ER_ET_2_SEPTEMBRE_2001.pdf+Seychelles+referendum+signatures&hl=en
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD106
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD107
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD108
Question: Which organisation(s), if any, is responsible for running non-partisan information or voter education campaigns to inform voters about the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Information booklets c . Radio broadcasts d . TV broadcasts e . Press advertisements
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: There are no initiatives in teh country
Source:
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD110
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for an initiative?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD111
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a recall?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD112
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a referendum?
Answer(s):
a . Compulsory registration of campaigners and campaign groups
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD113
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD114
Question: Which of the following controls, if any, apply in relation to campaigning for or against the issue being addressed in a recall?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD118
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
c . All campaign organisations
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD119
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: There are no recalls in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD120
Question: Which campaigners, if any, are entitled to some forms of public assistance for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
a . Financial grant b . Free media access
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD122
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for an initiative? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Initiatives have never been held in Seychelles
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD123
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a recall? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD125
Question: Is the government permitted to campaign either in favour of or against any specific outcome to a referendum, initiatives or recall vote?
Answer(s):
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: http://www.country-studies.com/seychelles/return-to-a-multiparty-system.html
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: Election laws chapter 68A section 54
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Article 116(1)(a) of the constitution
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD017
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source: Election laws chapter 68A section 58(2)
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no recalls in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/seychelles/GOVERNMENT.html
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
c . No
Comments:
Source: http://www.mongabay.com/reference/country_studies/seychelles/GOVERNMENT.html
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no initiatives in the country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no recalls in teh country
Source:
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD027
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Constitutional amendments
Comments:
Source: Article 91(1)(a) of the constitution
Verified: 2005/03/23
DD028
Question: What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
Answer(s):
j . Other (specify)
Comments: Any issue that the presidents deems fit for a referendum
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 54
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD029
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
Answer(s):
k . None
Comments:
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 54
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD030
Question: Which issues, if any, maybe the subject of sub-national referendums regulated at the national level?
Answer(s):
a . Devolution b . Creation/merger/abolition of sub-national authorities
Comments:
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source: Elections act chapter 54.
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: elections act chapter 68A section 56
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Source: elections act chapter 56
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD034
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal
Comments:
Source: elections act 68A section 56.
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD035
Question: Which of the following, if any, are required to be included in the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
a . The title of the proposal
Comments:
Source: Elections Act 68A section 56.
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments: seychelles election commission
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments: Seychelles election commission
Source: Seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: Atleast 60% for mandatory referendum
Source: Article 91 (1) of the Constitution.
Verified: 2005/04/01
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
b . Qualified majority (specify % below)
Comments: At least 60%
Source: Article 91 (1) of the Constitution
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: article 91 (1) of constitution
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
a . Always
Comments:
Source: article 91(1) of constitution
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD045
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the citizens' initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: cititzen initiative does'nt exist
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD046
Question: Which types of issues can be proposed by citizens using the agenda initiative process at the national level?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: no ctizen initiative
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD047
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of a citizens' initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD048
Question: Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of an agenda initiative at the national level?
Answer(s):
l . Not applicable
Comments: no practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments: no agenda initiative
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: no citizen initiative
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD055
Question: Which services are provided by the agency/department responsible for the administration of direct democracy mechanisms before an initiative can be published?
Answer(s):
a . Spelling/grammatical checks b . Drafting actual text for legal measure c . Translating the title and/or text into other languages
Comments:
Source: seychelles election commsson manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
a . An automatic check is part of the initiative process
Comments:
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD057
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, who is responsible for undertaking it?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: seychelles election commssion manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
b . After its publication, during the collection of signatures
Comments:
Source: seychelles election commission manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission d . Legislature
Comments:
Source: SEC manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: Citizen's initiatives are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
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: Agenda initiativeds are not practiced
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
a . Signatories must be registered
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
b . Signatories must be registered electors in a specific electoral district
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments: Recalls are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
a . Ban on paid signature collectors
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
a . Ban on paid signature collectors
Comments:
Source: Seychelles Election Commission Manual
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments: Citizen's initiatives are not provided for by law
Source:
Verified: 2005/08/30
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011).
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
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:
c . Both constitutional and other issues
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011). Art. 91 & 164
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996). Part IV section 56
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
Voting Operations
VO001
Question: Approximately what percentage (on the basis of cost) of election day supplies and equipment are obtained or produced within the country?
Answer:
k . 0%
Comments: Ballot boxes were obtained from a foreign funder and the ballot papers were printed in Singapore
Source: Electoral Institute of Southern Africa Seychelles Elections Report 2001
Verified: 2002/09/12
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: there is a code of conduct for political parties . The electoral commission + internacionad observers but not for goverment, national observers+ media
Source: Electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 4.6
Verified: 2002/07/11
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
b . At any polling station in the same voting district
Comments:
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), section 18
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
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: A person who is a citizen of Seychelles and has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered
as a voter unless the person is disqualified from registration under an Act on the ground of residence outside Seychelles Constitution, art. 114). However, any citizen of Seychelles living overseas may be registered as a voter if he is issued with a National Identity Card and he resides in an electoral area for a minimum period of 3 months, immediately prior to registration (Elections Amendment Act, sec. 2)
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 114(1)(c)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Amendment Act n°27 of 2014, sec.2
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-elections-amendment-act-nb027-of-2014/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
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: Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles (2011) art. 114(1)(c)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-constitution-2011/view
Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996). Section 5
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Verified: 2005/04/27
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: voting in advanmce is not allowed
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Verified: 2005/04/27
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments:
Source: elections act chapter 68A 1996 section 18 (4)
Verified: 2005/04/27
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: 22(1) the electoral offices of a pollig statiion shall. Regulare the admission of persons wishing to vote at the polling station
Source: elections act chp 68 A 1996 section 22(1)
Verified: 2002/07/11
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Elections Act Chapter 68A (1996), section 25(3)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SC/seychelles-electoral-act-1996/view
Verified: 2025/03/03
VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 12
The largest polling station: 15
Average per polling station:
Source
Elections art chp 68A section 22(1) b + electoral commission questionnarie (EISA) 7.4
Verified
2016/09/15
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