Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
The country shall be divided into (301) constituencies which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 shall be tolerated. Each constituency shall elect one parliamentary member.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 53: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population
e . Geographic size of district
f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns
g . Other
Comments:
The designation of constituencies shall be governed by the principle of demographic equity and by other geographic and social considerations.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 53, 24 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments:
The Supreme Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 24: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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 is the Head of State. The president is selected through popular elections. The person securing an absolute majority of valid votes is deemed the President of the Republic. If none of the candidates manages to secure this majority, complementary elections are called upon within 40 days of the announcement of election results.
Source:
Constitution, art. 106, 108: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments:
The President appoints the Prime Minister, who as a head of government, forms the Council of Ministers.
Source:
Constitution, art. 119 (4), 130: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
The President is the Head of State and is selected by absolute majority of popular votes in direct elections.
Source:
Constitution, art. 106, 108: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments:
The bicameral parliament is composed of an upper house, the Consultative Council, that consists of 111 members appointed by the President, and a lower house, the House of Representatives, that consists of 301 members, elected directly by people. The House of Representatives has legislative powers while the Consultative Council serves only in an advisory capacity.
Source:
Constitution, art. 62 - 104, 125 - 126: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments:
The winner in any given constituency shall be the candidate who secures a relative majority of valid votes.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 53, 105 (b): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm
Constitution, art. 63: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution
b . Separate legislation
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm
Constitution: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
c . Local elections
d . Referendums
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm
Verified:
2012/08/22
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 3: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm
Verified:
2012/08/22
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary
Comments:
Any person with vested interest in the electoral process shall have the right to contest the results of parliamentary elections. Contests shall be submitted to the Supreme Court within (72) hours following the declaration of results appertaining to any given constituency. Each contest shall be based on reasons and shall be confined to election and vote-counting procedures. Each contestant shall be required to deposit with the Court the total sum of YR 50,000 as a guarantee to be refunded in full if contest is sustained by Court. The same amount however shall be forfeited and credited to the State Treasury if the contest is overturned by Court. The Supreme Court shall create a consultative body to investigate contested election cases. The consultative body shall be composed of heads of courts of appeals or their deputies. In view of recommendations forwarded by the consultative body with reference to the issues at stake, the Supreme Court shall issue its verdict(s) no later than (10) days from receipt of such recommendations and before the elected council holds its first session. The Supreme Court’s rulings shall be final and irrevocable and shall be communicated to the Supreme Committee in due course.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 111 - 114: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
c . Local level
d . Other kinds of elections (church, union, etc.) Please specify.
Comments:
d) Referenda
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 24: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments:
The Government shall put at the disposal of the Supreme Committee all the means and equipment to enable it to fully undertake its duties. The Supreme Committee shall have a special annual budget. The proposed budget shall be presented first to the Cabinet and endorsed by the Parliament. All financial allocations appertaining to the Supreme Committee shall be incorporated as one item into the State budget to be dispensed with under supervision of the said Committee. The Supreme Committee shall submit to the Cabinet on annual basis a proposed budget in accordance with established rules and regulations governing similar organizations enjoying administrative and financial independence.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 31: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
g . Other
Comments:
The Supreme Committee shall be financially and administratively independent. It shall exercise with complete integrity and neutrality all the duties, responsibilities and powers bestowed upon it in accordance with the provisions of this Law. All Supreme Committee’s decisions shall be made public. In all events, no outside party and/or body shall be allowed to interfere in the affairs and duties of the said Committee or to restrict its powers and jurisdictions.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 32 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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 term of office for members of the Supreme Committee shall be six calendar years effective from the date of appointment.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 20 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
The Supreme Committee shall be financially and administratively independent. It shall exercise with complete integrity and neutrality all the duties, responsibilities and powers bestowed upon it in accordance with the provisions of this Law. All Supreme Committee’s decisions shall be made public. In all events, no outside party and/or body shall be allowed to interfere in the affairs and duties of the said Committee or to restrict its powers and jurisdictions. The Supreme Committee shall have its own administrative and executive organs at the Headquarter Offices located in capital cities of all Governorates.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 32 (a, b): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments:
The Supreme Elections Committee is composed of 9 members and a Secretary General.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 19 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Presidential Decree No. 22 for 2010, art. 1: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/indexe.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Each Supreme Committee member must:
(a) Be at least (35) years old;
(b) Be of Yemeni parental origin;
(c) Hold a college degree or its equivalent and with relevant professional competence & experience;
(d) Be of good character and conduct;
(e) Have not been convicted by court for any election offense or any other crime in breach of ethics and professional conduct;
(f) Suspend political and/or party affiliation (if any) during his/her term in office.
(g) Refrain from accepting nominations for any general elections and/or partaking in election campaigns during his/her term in office as member of the Supreme Committee.
In addition, Supreme Committee members shall have the rank of Cabinet Minister at least. Members not having this rank prior to their appointment shall automatically be entitled to such a rank from the date marking their appointment.
The Secretary General shall meet all the requirements applicable to civil servants. In addition, s/he must:
(a) Be at least a college graduate;
(b) Be at least (35) years old;
(c) Demonstrate professional experience in administrative and financial matters for at least (10) years.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 21, 22 (a), 35: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Presidential Decree No. 22 for 2010, art. 1: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/indexe.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State
Comments:
The members of the Supreme Elections Committee shall be appointed by power of a Presidential Decree, based on a list ratified by the Parliament which includes nominating 15 judges. The Secretary General to be appointed by power of a Presidential Order. S/he shall be selected from among three candidates seconded by the majority of members of the Supreme Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 19 (a), 33: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Presidential Decree No. 22 for 2010, art. 1: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/indexe.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
The Supreme Committee shall take appropriate measures to increase the level of awareness among the public of the importance of the election process and the necessity for all eligible voters to partake in it.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 38: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 38: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 38: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 3: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Constitution, art. 64 (1): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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
d . Naturalization
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 3: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Constitution, art. 64 (1): http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
Each constituency shall have a permanent voters’ register prepared by the Main Committee and other sub-committees.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 9, 24 (f): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Each citizen whose name is entered in voters’ registers shall have the right to vote upon submission of a proper ID. Card, Voter Registration Card and/or any other statement on condition that a personal photograph is attached to such a statement.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 18: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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):
d . No registration required
Comments:
Candidates representing a political party and/or organization shall have to secure official endorsement of their candidacy either from the Head or the Secretary General of the party or organization or their designated deputies.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 57, 58 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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
i . Minimum level of literacy
j . Other
Comments:
Every eligible voter shall have the right to run for Parliament in the constituency dictated by his/her domicile address. A parliamentary candidate must be:
1. Yemeni;
2. At least (25) years old;
3. Literate;
4. Of good character and conduct and must be in observance of religious duties and responsibilities. S/he must have not been convicted by court for any crime in breach of ethics and professional conduct unless rehabilitated.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 56: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Independent candidates shall secure the commendation of at least 300 voters representing the majority of electoral centers within the constituency where they intend to run. Each commending voter must:
1. Be duly listed in voter registers within the constituency in focus;
2. Not exercise this right in commending more than one candidate.
In addition Every running candidate shall be required to pay YR 5,000 (19 euro) as campaign fee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 57, 58 (b, c): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
b . Direct
c . Indirect
Comments:
The resources of the party shall include: Subscriptions and contributions of members; The subsidies allocated by the government; Return of the party's investments in fields other than commercial activities. Party investments in issuing newspapers and magazines and publishing houses are not considered commercial, as they aim to serve the objectives of the party; Gifts and donations. The party, or, political organization may not accept from non-Yemeni individuals of parties (even if they acquired Yemeni nationality) any gifts, merits, or services.
Financing election campaigns from public funds or from the budgets of Ministries, public sector corporations, and/or foreign sources shall be prohibited by Law. The use of public institutions and facilities for election campaign purposes shall also be prohibited by Law.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 17, 39, 40, 43: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991, art. 17 (b): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
a . Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
c . Based on current legislative representation
Comments:
The total amount of government subsidy to the parties, or, political organizations is divided as follows:
- 25% of the total in equal installments to all parties represented in the House of Representatives.
- 75% of the total is pledged in proportion to the votes the candidates of the parties and political organizations obtained in the race for the seats of the House of Representatives. The party or, political organization is not entitled to a share in this amount if the total number of votes its candidates obtained was less than 5% of the total votes.
Source:
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991, art. 19: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
The party, or, political organization may not accept from non-Yemeni individuals of parties (even if they acquired Yemeni nationality) any gifts, merits, or services. The party or, political organization must put on verifiable accounting records the name of the donor/s and amount/s donated. The relevant authorities must be informed of any contribution that exceeds YR. 100,000 in one donation, or if the total annual donations, of one person or party exceed YR.200, 000. The donations given to parties, or, political organizations may not be deducted be for income tax purposes.
Source:
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991, art. 17: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
b . The polling centre
Comments:
Following the signing of the minutes confirming the end of vote casting, ballot boxes shall be transferred to the seat of the First Sub-committee where vote-counting shall take place in the presence of the Head of the Committee, two committee members and the candidates or their delegates.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 103: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
a . Never recounted
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments:
The Supreme Committee shall regulate the use of the State-run media (i.e. radio, TV. and the press) by all running candidates on equal basis to enable them to present to the public their electoral programs.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 39: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
a . Yes, in presidential elections
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 47: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
g . No information available
Comments:
There are no specific legal provisions in this regard.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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:
There are no relevant legal provisions.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012);
Parties and Political Organisations Law No 66 of 1991: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/politicalpartieslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 43, 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
The President of the Republic may not dissolve the House of Representatives
except in urgent circumstances and only after a nationwide referendum.
If three quarters of the House support the motion for amendment
of certain articles of the Constitution, that motion shall be presented to the people in a general referendum.
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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, art. 101 (a), 158: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/category,LEGAL,,,YEM,3fc4c1e94,0.html (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2012/08/22
Voting Operations
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
c . At any polling station in the same country
d . At specially designated polling stations
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 4 (a), 6: http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
b . Citizens residing outside the country
c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 6 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies
b . Consulates
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 6 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 100 (b): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
Verified:
2012/08/22
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