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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
BD002
Question: The authority responsible for final approval of the constituency boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . The Electoral Management Body
Comments:
The Supreme Electoral Committee shall be in charge of organizing, administering, supervising and overseeing general elections and public referendum. In addition, the Committee shall be responsible for: a) Designating constituencies throughout the country. The designation of constituencies shall be governed by the principle of demographic equity and by other geographic and social considerations. The formation of constituencies shall be made public by means of a presidential order; b) Dividing constituencies into electoral and district centers which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 may be tolerated.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 52.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
BD004
Question: If population is a criterion, which population figure is used?
Answer:
a . Total population
Comments:
Dividing constituencies into electoral and district centers which are demographically equal in view of the general census. In this regard, an error of estimate ±.05 may be tolerated.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, article 22 (b).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
BD006
Question: What statistical or other reasons trigger the redrawing of electoral constituency boundaries?
Answer(s):
a . Changes in number of total population
b . Changes in numbers of eligible voters
c . Changes in numbers of registered voters
k . Boundaries redrawn every____period of years
Comments:
k.) 2 years
All documents on boundaries are reviewed and studied for a period of 30 days once every 2 years to change and add all the changes.
Source:
http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
ES006
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 2 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
j . By appointment
Comments:
The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/06
ES007
Question: If List PR is used, is a highest average formula used?
Answer:
h . Not applicable
Comments:
There is no formula for the proportion of seats. Just two seats for females and 299 for males are distributed in the House of Representatives.
Source:
http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2353_A.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/06
ES008
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 1?
Answer(s):
b . Specially delimited constituencies
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 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 53.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES009
Question: What is the level at which seats are distributed in Chamber 2?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, and are appointed by the President.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 125.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES010
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 1 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2353_A.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES012
Question: Are special constituencies or seats reserved in Chamber 2 for specific groups, such as minorities, specific nationality or other groups?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
The President appoints the 111 members of the second chamber but there are no specifications for minorities or specific groups.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES014
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 1?
Answer:
a . No minimum
Comments:
There is no minimum threshold mentioned. Voting shall take place through direct, free, equal and secret balloting.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 57 (a).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES015
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a party to win seats in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president. So there are no elections in the first place.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 57 (b).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES017
Question: What is the legally imposed minimum threshold of votes required by a candidate (independent/party) to win a seat in Chamber 2?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the President. So there are no elections.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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:
a.) For a six year term
Source:
Constitution, article 65.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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:
Unlike the House of Representatives that serve for 6 years, there is no specific timing of the elections for the Consultative Council.
Source:
Constitution, Article 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES020
Question: Regarding Chamber 1 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
a . Voting takes place on one day
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, section 1, article 98.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
ES021
Question: Regarding Chamber 2 elections (excluding advance voting, postal voting, etc):
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
The President appoints the Consultative Council.
Source:
http://www.pogar.org/countries/yemen/index.html
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
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:
16 May 1991; amended 29 September 1994 and February 2001
Source:
http://www.scer.org.ye/
الجمهورية اليمنية
REPUBLIC OF YEMEN
اللجنة العليا للانتخابات والاستفتاء
SUPREME COMMISSION FOR ELECTIONS & REFERENDUM
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/04/25
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
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:
Source:
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
LF006
Question: Are there provisions in the law which permit or require presidential election (s) to be held on the same day as national legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Presidential elections are not held on the same day as national legislative elections
Comments:
The president is elected by direct, popular vote for a seven-year term (recently extended from a five-year term by constitutional amendment); whereas the House of Representatives is elected by popular vote to serve six-year terms. So they cannot be on the same day.
Source:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ym.html
Verified:
2004/07/21
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
LF008
Question: If the agency(ies) which settles formal disputes is/are specially appointed/elected; by whom?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
The judiciary is neither appointed nor elected, it is an independent power headed by a higher judicial council.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 3, articles 149, 150.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/04/25
LF009
Question: Who has the right to submit cases to the person or agency(ies)which settles formal disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Candidates
Comments:
Every candidate has the right to submit his case to the Superior Court.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 9, article 127.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/04/25
LF010
Question: What body(ies) is the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Superior Court
Comments:
The Superior Court of the Judiciary power is the highest committee that gives the final appellate authority for formal electoral disputes.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part3, section 3, articles 152 and 153 (a, b, c, d, e).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/04/25
LF011
Question: Which body(ies) proposes electoral reforms?
Answer(s):
a . Election Management Body
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 31 (a).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/04/25
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
EM003
Question: The national electoral management body reports to:
Answer(s):
f . 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 Committees 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. It shall also have a special cadre to be made public by a presidential order. The Supreme Committee shall be responsible for proposing by-laws and executive orders detailing its functions and organizational structures.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 31 (a).
Verified:
2004/07/21
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
EM007
Question: The national electoral management body chairperson, or equivalent, is chosen in the following way:
Answer(s):
a . Elected (specify by whom)
Comments:
The Supreme Elections Committee is composed of (7) members who are appointed by the President. The appointees shall be selected from a list of (15) candidates forwarded to the President by the Parliament. Committee members shall elect a chairperson and a deputy chairperson from among themselves during their term in office.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 3, section 1, article 20 (a, b).
Verified:
2004/07/21
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
VE004
Question: What types of voter education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Poster/ Billboard campaigns
b . Media advertisement
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, articles 39 to 43.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
VE005
Question: What types of civic education activities were carried out at the most recent national elections?
Answer(s):
h . Handouts (printed material)
Comments:
It is written in the directory that contains all the rules of the education and campaigns.
Source:
The General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 4, articles 39, and 44 to 51.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
VE006
Question: Special voter education programs were developed at the most recent national elections for:
Answer(s):
c . Women
Comments:
Recently, the Yemeni Government encouraged women to run for elections.
Source:
http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/womena.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
VR003
Question: What restrictions on registering to vote and voting exist in the country?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal Incarceration
b . Previous Conviction
c . Detention
Comments:
The person can not vote anymore if he was on detention, with previous conviction of any criminal or problematic thing with the Law.
Source:
Voters Registration Law 2001, 1, article 5.
http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
VR005
Question: What is the registration method for national elections?
Answer:
a . National citizens register
Comments:
The voter registers in each constituency shall include detailed listing of particulars of all citizens (i.e. name, surname, profession, date of birth, domicile address, etc.) who on January first of each year would have become constitutionally eligible to exercise their voting rights. Voters may not be allowed to register in more than one constituency. Voters Registration Committees shall be held responsible for verifying the identity of each voter to ensure that s/he has attained the legal age. This may be ascertained by means of a proper ID. Card or any statement or testimony issued by a local official on condition that a personal photograph is attached to such a statement or testimony. Such statements and/or testimonies may be given under oath.
Source:
Voters Registration Law 2001, chapter 1, article 4 (a, b).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
VR006
Question: How frequently is the voters register updated?
Answer:
c . Periodically (or before each election)
Comments:
Periodic reviewing and up-dating of voter registers shall be carried out during a (30) day period once every two years. A final review shall also be carried out at least (4) months before any general elections.
Source:
Voters Registration Law 2001, chapter 1, article 3.
http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/dalelaltsjela.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
VR007
Question: What methods are used to compile and update the voters register?
Answer(s):
a . Links to national population records
j . Other
Comments:
Any periodic reviewing of voter registers shall aim at:
1. Adding the names of persons who have become eligible to vote in accordance with the Law;
2. Adding the names of persons who were wrongfully omitted from previous registers;
3. Deleting names of the deceased;
4. Omitting the names of persons who have lost their right to vote. Such omissions may have to be explained and justified;
5. Deleting all names which may have been wrongfully inserted. Such omissions may have to be explained and justified;
6. Omission of all names of persons who have changed their domicile addresses and the addition of new arrivals to the
voter register at constituency level.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 2, articles 11 and 12.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
PC002
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
PC004
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
a . Age
b . Citizenship
Comments:
a.) 40 years.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 125 and 126.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC005
Question: What are the legal qualifications for becoming a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Age
e . Citizenship of parents
j . Other
Comments:
1) Age not less than 40 years old. 2) political and civil rights. 3) gentle, polite, good conduct without any action taken against her/him for honor reasons. 4) should not be married to a person with non-Arabic nationality, not even during his/her time of presidency.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 107 (a - e).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC006
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at legislative elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration
b . Detention
c . Criminal record
f . Holding of military office
g . Holding of government office
n . Holding of other public offices (police etc.)
o . Other
Comments:
The other option includes what mismatches with the article 64.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, article 57 to 60.
Constitution,chapter 3, section 1, article 64 (2, a, b, c).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC007
Question: What can disqualify a candidate at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
a . Current criminal incarceration
b . Detention
c . Criminal record
m . Citizenship of parents
p . Other
Comments:
p.) Must not be married to a foreigner.
Need to receive a minimum of 5 % of the votes from the two chambers.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 107 and 108.
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, part 2, article 67.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
PC009
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 1), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
a . Signature requirement (specify)
b . Deposit requirement (specify)
Comments:
a.) 300 voters,
b.) 5,000 Yemeni rial.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, articles 55 (1, 2), 56 (a, b, c), and 57 (b, c).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC010
Question: If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
The Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the president.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, article 125.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC011
Question: If independent candidates can compete in presidential elections, what are the registration requirements?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Candidates should apply to the parliament and satisfy requirements mentioned in articles 107, 108 of the constitution.
Source:
Constitution, chapter 3, part 2, section 1, articles 107 & 108.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
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:
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (1 - 5).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC014
Question: If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
Sometimes indirect funding from investments.
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (1-5).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
PC016
Question: If political parties receive public funding, what is the specified purpose?
Answer(s):
a . General party administration
b . Election campaign activities
d . Other
Comments:
The public funding by the government should be used only for the vision of the party, administration and all its internal affairs as mentioned in the constitution of the country.
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 24.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
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
PC018
Question: If political parties are entitled to private funding, for what period?
Answer(s):
c . As related to the election period and between elections
Comments:
It is not allowed for any political party to receive private funding from foreigners but they are allowed to receive donations from individual Yemenis.
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66, 1991, chapter 4, article 17 (5).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC019
Question: Which of the following party financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
a . Public disclosure of party contributions received
b . Public disclosure of party expenditure
c . Prohibition on party funding from foreign sources
f . Electronic reporting of party expenses
g . Electronic reporting of party contributions received
h . Publication or public access to contribution and / or expenditure reports
Comments:
All these are checked to be sure of the absence of a violation of the Law.
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 25.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC020
Question: Which of the following candidate financing provisions are applicable?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Not mentioned in the General Elections and Referendum Law 2001.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
PC021
Question: Who is responsible for administering and enforcing party income/funding regulations at national level?
Answer(s):
b . Regulated body specially created for this purpose
Comments:
It is a committee specially created for political parties/candidates purposes.
Source:
Law for Political Parties #66 1991, chapter 4, article 18.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2005/04/08
Vote Counting
VC001
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
h . Party symbols in color
i . Party symbols in black and white
Comments:
The ballot should contain the symbols of each party and candidate clearly. Then the voter goes in the closed room and picks his vote and put the ballot inside the box.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 101 (a, b, c).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC002
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at national legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s):
s . Not applicable
Comments:
Consultative Council or Shura Council is composed of 111 seats, as of April 28, 2001, appointed by the President.
Source:
http://www.pogar.org/countries/yemen/index.html
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC003
Question: What are the characteristics of ballots used at presidential elections?
Answer(s):
h . Party symbols in color
i . Party symbols in black or white
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 101 (a, b, c).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
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
VC005
Question: What procedures are used in the initial count?
Answer(s):
b . Preliminary count of all ballots in ballot box
c . Tally of voters who voted
e . Number of ballots reconciled against ballots initially received (minus spoilt and unused)
j . Sorted into piles according to individual party/candidate
l . Counted by hand
p . Copies of results of the count are publicly posted at the counting site immediately on the completion of the count
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:
Ballot boxes shall be examined by the First Sub-Committee to ensure that they are intact. This shall be recorded in minutes confirming the time, place, names and titles of persons who are present when vote-counting take place. The minutes shall be signed by the head and members of the said committee and by candidates or their representatives. Ballot slips in each box shall be counted. Tables shall be made and recorded indicating the exact number of total votes, names of candidates, the exact number of votes secured by each candidate and the exact number of void ballots. Once a ballot slip is counted and recorded, it shall be marked as such by the head of the committee. Each Sub-Committee shall undertake crosschecks to ensure that all figures appertaining to valid and void ballots. The same procedure shall be applied to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the actual number of used and unused ballot slips at the end of voting. Final vote counting results shall be recorded.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 103-106.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC006
Question: Following the sorting and counting, to where are the results first transmitted for consolidation?
Answer(s):
d . Regional level (specify whether it is constituency/ province/ state/ department/other)
Comments:
The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of other subsidiary committees shall transfer and submit the summary statements together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104-107.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC007
Question: At what levels are seats allocated?
Answer(s):
a . Sub-district level
Comments:
The Parliament shall be composed of (301) members to be elected by direct, free, equal and secret balloting. The country shall be divided into (301) constituencies that are demographically equal in view of the general census.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 5, section 1, article 52.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC008
Question: How are the initial/preliminary polling results transmitted and communicated to the different levels?
Answer(s):
a . Physically transported
Comments:
The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall undertake to transfer and submit the summary statement together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 104 (a, b).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC009
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what is transported?
Answer(s):
f . Certificate of result
h . Other
Comments:
The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall transfer and submit the summary statements together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee. Safe boxes shall be wax-sealed and shall be delivered to the Supreme Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104-107.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC010
Question: If the polling results are physically transported, what security measures are used?
Answer(s):
e . Accompanied by election officials
Comments:
The Head of the First Sub-Committee together with heads of subsidiary committees shall transfers and submit the summary statement together with other relevant documents to the seat of the Main Committee.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 104 (b).
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
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
VC012
Question: If automatically recounted, what is the trigger?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC013
Question: If ballots are recounted by request, who can make the request?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC014
Question: If recounted, who conducts the recount?
Answer(s):
j . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 7.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC015
Question: Are preliminary results announced?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Upon completion of vote counting in all electoral centers within each constituency, the Main Committee shall: Draw a final report giving the results of vote counting in each constituency. This report shall be signed by the Head and members of the Main Committee and by the candidates or their representatives. Five copies of this report shall be made and a copy of each shall be sent to: the Supreme Committee, the Supervisory Committee, the Governorates Branch Office, and the Main Committee and to the winning candidate. Other running candidates may also request a certified copy of the said report which shall give reference to names of all candidates, the total number of valid votes secured by each candidate, the total number of valid and void ballot slips, the total number of unused ballot slips and finally the name of the winner together with the total number of valid votes secured by him/her. Announce, through its Head, and in the presence of candidates or their representatives, the results of vote counting and the name of the winning candidate and the total number of valid votes secured by that candidate in the concerned constituency.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 104 - 106.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC017
Question: Is there a legal requirement for the declaration of the officially certified results?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, article 107.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
VC018
Question: How long after the close of polls is the certified results publicly announced? (if there is no legal requirement enter the average time)
Answer:
a . hours:
Comments:
72
Source:
chapter 6, article 107 of the General Elections and Referendum Law 2001.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2009/11/04
Media and Elections
ME002
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME003
Question: Which of the following types of television stations are present at a national level in your country?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
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:
The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
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:
The Ministry of Information influenced the media through its control of most printing presses, subsidies to certain newspapers, and its ownership of the country's sole television and radio outlets. Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source:
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2005/05/09
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:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME008
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of private television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private television stations exist
Comments:
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME014
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the public television stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no private radio stations exist
Comments:
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME015
Question: What proportion of the population can receive transmissions of the national level programming of the national level programming of the public radio stations?
Answer:
d . Not applicable: no public radio stations exist
Comments:
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME017
Question: In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
Answer(s):
e . Print media
Comments:
Only two newspapers, the weekly Al-Shumu and the daily Aden independent Al-Ayyam, owned their own presses.
Source:
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME021
Question: Who is allowed to hold broadcasting licenses?
Answer(s):
e . Government departments
f . State owned companies
Comments:
The government continued to restrict press freedom in 2003 by tightly controlling its monopoly on domestic broadcast media, allowing vague laws restricting press freedom to remain in force, and intimidating journalists critical of government policy.
Source:
http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/yem/
http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2003/27942.htm
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME024
Question: What legal instruments are used to regulate media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
b . Secondary legislation (e.g. regulations)
Comments:
Source:
Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME025
Question: Which of the following bodies or agencies has a responsibility in the regulation of media coverage of elections?
Answer(s):
g . EMB by law or regulations
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME026
Question: What form does the responsibility, if any, of the EMB to regulate media coverage of elections take?
Answer(s):
b . Requiring balance in media news coverage of an election
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME027
Question: Does the EMB monitor media coverage of elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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):
b . Administrative penalty
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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:
Article 49, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME030
Question: What is the legal liability of the media if they report unlawful statements by candidates during election campaigns (e.g. defamatory or inflammatory speeches)?
Answer(s):
a . Criminal prosecution
b . Administrative sanction
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME031
Question: Have the media or journalists' organisations adopted a code of ethics specific to elections? Please send us a copy.
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/codeethicslistsmall.asp?CountryID=804&UILang=1
Verified:
2005/05/09
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:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
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
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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:
Section 4, Article 39 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME046
Question: What are the criteria for allocating paid broadcast time and/or paid printed advertisement space to individual candidates (legislative)?
Answer(s):
i . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME047
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME048
Question: Which of the following types of television stations provide presidential candidates with free broadcast time for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME049
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide presidential candidates with free printed advertisement space for national election campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME050
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to presidential candidates?
Answer(s):
a . Equal regardless of size and previous performance of candidate's party
Comments:
Source:
Article 51, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
ME061
Question: Which of the following information in reporting the results of opinion polls are required to be disclosed by law?
Answer(s):
a . Person or agency that commissioned the opinion poll
b . Geographical coverage
d . Size of the sample
Comments:
Source:
Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
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
ME063
Question: Where, if at all, may exit polls be carried out?
Answer(s):
b . Outside the polling station
Comments:
Source:
Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME064
Question: If exit polls are permitted, when can the results be disseminated via the media?
Answer(s):
d . Other (specify)
Comments:
not mentioned
Source:
Part 5, Section 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME065
Question: When are the media, by law, allowed to report preliminary election results?
Answer:
c . After all polls close, after official results are available
Comments:
Source:
Part 6, Article 107 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME066
Question: Are the media allowed to project/predict winners before the final results are available?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Part 6 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME067
Question: What resources does the EMB have for its work with the media?
Answer(s):
d . No one with full-time responsibility for media work
Comments:
Source:
Law No. 25 (1990) on the press and publications.
http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/MediaLaw.asp?UILang=1&CID=108624
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME068
Question: Have staff responsible for media relations received training for this work?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Participants were from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Source:
Training Women Journalists from Arab Media, May 26, 2003 - Jun 06, 2003http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=38094&CIdLang=1
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME069
Question: Which of the following has the EMB produced or organised?
Answer(s):
b . Press releases
c . Press conferences/briefings
Comments:
Source:
Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME070
Question: Has the EMB provided or facilitated training for journalists in how the electoral process works?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Participants were from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Yemen, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan.
Source:
Training Women Journalists from Arab Media, May 26, 2003 - Jun 06, 2003http://www.ijnet.org/FE_Article/trainingevent.asp?Terms=&UILang=1&CId=38094&CIdLang=1
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME071
Question: Which of the following types of radio stations, provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME072
Question: Which of the following television stations provide free broadcast time to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
Comments:
Source:
Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME073
Question: Which of the following daily and weekly newspapers provide free print space to the EMB for voter information campaigns?
Answer(s):
b . Government owned
c . Privately owned
Comments:
Source:
Section 1, Part 4 of the Electoral Law of Yemen 2001.
http://www.arab-ipu.org/pdb/RelatedArticlesGvnSPName.asp?SPName=CHRN&StructuredIndexCode=&LawBookID=181120033455535&Year1=&Year2=&YearGorH=
Verified:
2006/11/20
ME077
Question: What steps does the EMB take to make sure that it is communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . It monitors the media coverage of its own activities.
Comments:
Source:
Press Freedom 2003.
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME078
Question: Which of the following do you judge to be significant barriers to the EMB in communicating its message to the media?
Answer(s):
d . Other
Comments:
The restriction and the intimidation that the government is imposing on the media are leading to many problems and negative effects on the relation between the government and the media.
Source:
Press Freedom 2003.
Verified:
2005/05/09
ME079
Question: Overall, how effective do you judge the EMB's ability to communicate through the media during election campaigns to be?
Answer:
b . Quite effective
Comments:
But not in a democratic way.
Source:
Press Freedom 2003.
Verified:
2005/05/09
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
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
b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
electoral law
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2006/11/27
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
b . Specific laws/legislation
Comments:
electoral law
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2006/11/27
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:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2006/11/27
DD100
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD101
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a recall?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD102
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a referendum?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD103
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD104
Question: What form of checks are undertaken to verify signatures for a recall?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD105
Question: Who is responsible for checking the signatures?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD109
Question: What activities, if any, are undertaken as part of non-partisan information or voter education campaigns for a referendum?
Answer(s):
c . Radio broadcasts
d . TV broadcasts
e . Press advertisements
Comments:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2006/11/27
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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):
g . None
Comments:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Article 91, Electoral law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD115
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a referendum?
Answer:
a . Fixed time period (specify)
Comments:
Source:
Article 85, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD116
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for an initiative?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Article 85, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD117
Question: What is the period during which these controls apply for a recall?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Article 85, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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):
d . No campaign organisations
Comments:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD012
Question: What is the legal basis for the administrative requirements for recalls at the national level? Tick as appropriate and specify the relevant constitutional, legal or regulatory provisions below.
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
And Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2006/11/27
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:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD121
Question: Which forms of public assistance, if any, are provided for a referendum? Specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
The Supreme Committee for Elections is responsible. No other campaign organisations.
Source:
Article 91, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
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):
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Articles 37 to 52, Electoral Law
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD127
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD015
Question: Who is responsible for managing the administration of direct democracy mechanisms at the national level?
Answer(s):
b . Independent electoral commission
Comments:
Supreme Committee, Same as for Elections
Source:
Article 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD016
Question: Does this agency/department also manage the administration of national elections?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source:
Article 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD018
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD019
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD020
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD021
Question: Are recalls currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD022
Question: Are mandatory referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD023
Question: Are optional referendums currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
a . Yes, in all municipalities/districts/communes
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD024
Question: Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD025
Question: Are agenda initiatives currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD026
Question: Are recalls currently possible at local (municipalities/districts/communes, etc) authority level?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119, 158, and 159, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD031
Question: Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
Answer(s):
c . President
d . Legislative majority
Comments:
Source:
Articles 119 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD032
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the mandatory referendum question?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source:
Article 119, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD033
Question: Who is responsible for drafting the optional referendum question?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source:
Article 119, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD036
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for mandatory referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source:
Article 119, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD037
Question: Which institution(s) decides on the final form of the ballot text for optional referendums?
Answer(s):
c . President
Comments:
Source:
Article 119, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD040
Question: What are the requirements for mandatory referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source:
Article 93, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD041
Question: What are the requirements for optional referendums to pass?
Answer(s):
a . Simple majority (>50%)
Comments:
Source:
Article 93, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD043
Question: When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
The President has the final decision
Source:
Articles 156 and 157, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD044
Question: When is the outcome of an optional referendum binding?
Answer:
c . Never
Comments:
The President has the final decision
Source:
Articles 156 and 157, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD049
Question: Who may propose the registration of a citizens' initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD050
Question: Who may propose the registration of an agenda initiative? Please specify in the "Comments" section below.
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD051
Question: What material is necessary to accompany an application for registration?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD052
Question: Who determines the title of a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD053
Question: Who determines the title of an agenda initiative?
Answer:
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD054
Question: Which, if any, of the following disqualify a proposed title of an initiative?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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):
e . None
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD056
Question: Under what circumstances is an initiative checked for constitutionality or legality?
Answer(s):
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD058
Question: If a check of the constitutionality or legality of an initiative takes place, when does this happen?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD059
Question: Which institutions, if any, are given an opportunity to propose an alternative to proposals contained in a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD061
Question: What happens when there is a valid alternative proposal?
Answer:
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD062
Question: When an initiative proposal and an alternative proposal are put to the vote on the same day, what choices does the voter have?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD063
Question: Who decides the final ballot text?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD064
Question: Once an initiative is qualified for the ballot, the vote on it takes place:
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD065
Question: Which of the following individuals/positions may be subject to the recall mechanism?
Answer(s):
k . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD068
Question: If a recall qualifies for the ballot, when is it put to the vote?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD069
Question: When does the election to replace an individual who has been recalled take place?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD071
Question: Can an individual who is the subject of a recall stand on the ballot for his/her own replacement?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD076
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD077
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a rejective referendum (optional) has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD078
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for a citizens' initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD079
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for an agenda initiative has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD080
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD081
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD082
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD083
Question: What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD085
Question: What is the deadline, if any, for collecting the required number of signatures after a proposal for recall has been published?
Answer:
c . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD087
Question: Where can proposals for an abrogative referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD088
Question: Where can proposals for a rejective referendum (optional) be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD089
Question: Where can proposals for a citizens' initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD090
Question: Where can proposals for an agenda initiative be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD091
Question: Where can proposals for a recall be signed?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD092
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD093
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD094
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD095
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for an agenda initiative?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD096
Question: What information must signatories provide when signing the proposal for a recall?
Answer(s):
e . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD097
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD098
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
DD099
Question: What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to signature collection for a citizens' initiative?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
Articles 42, 118, 156 and 158, Constitution
Verified:
2005/05/03
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
DD132
Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question: What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer:
h . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified:
2009/08/14
DD133
Question: What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer:
f . 1981-2000
Comments:
First referendum held 1991.
Source:
International IDEA: The Direct Democracy Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm)
Verified:
2009/08/14
Voting Operations
VO002
Question: Is there a code of conduct for election officials?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
There isn't a code of conduct for election officials but there are some rules and regulations that should be followed and if not followed the officials will be penalized.
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 8.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/03/16
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
VO006
Question: Can people vote in advance of the designated national election day(s)?
Answer:
a . No
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/03/16
VO007
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), how may they do so?
Answer(s):
f . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/03/16
VO008
Question: If electors can vote in advance of the designated national election day(s), specify who:
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, chapter 6, articles 98 and 99.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/03/16
VO009
Question: Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
The number is relative to the population of the district that the polling stations represent but if we take the number of polling stations in the country which is 5,620 stations; and then we divide the number of registered voters which is 8,035,721voter by the number of polling stations we will get the average number in each polling station which will be 1,430 voter but we cannot get the maximum number of voters in each polling station.
Source:
http://www.scer.org.ye/arabic/taksem2a.htm
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified:
2006/03/16
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
VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
The smallest polling station: 3
The largest polling station: 3
Average per polling station:
Source
General Elections and Referendum Law 2001, part 3, section 1, articles 94 and 95.
Updated on March 10, 2005
Verified
2009/08/14