International Electoral Standards - Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections
What constitutes a fair electoral system and a fair election? What are the guiding principles for reviewing electoral legislation? This book sets out the basic legal components governing elections for the purpose of reviewing, drafting or amending electoral legislation. It aims to contribute to the uniformity, reliability, consistency as well as professionalism in elections. These are internationally recognised standards necessary for a country's legal framework to ensure democratic elections.