proceedings, the practical unenforceability of this principle in the Serbian context, and the likelihood of abuse of the right to object. The Chart above shows the average scores for each statement, and the following table disaggregates respondents by agreement with the statements. Table 3.2.1.1. Agreement and disagreement with statements about fairness, absolute numbers Disagree Neutral / No answer Agree Electoral justice procedures and provisions are clear and equally accessible to all (political parties and voters) 11 2 6 Existing procedures allow all evidence required to substantiate an objection or appeal to be collected and presented 11 6 2 Serbian electoral administration (REC, city and municipal electoral commissions) adjudicates electoral disputes brought by election stakeholders without discrimination and pursuant to law 11 4 4 The Administrative Court and Constitutional Court act impartially and adjudicate electoral disputes brought by election stakeholders professionally and without discrimination 11 2 6 Electoral justice institutions (REC, local electoral commissions, ACA, courts) reject legitimate objections on procedural grounds6 1 4 14 To enhance fairness of the electoral justice process, the respondents recommended amendments to legislation, especially insofar as it concerned standing to lodge objections, procedures, and accountability for non-compliance with global principles. Suggestions include introducing additional mechanisms for monitoring the electoral administration that would be authorized to advise or make recommendations to the authorities to ensure fairness of the electoral justice process. Finally, the need was also identified to deliver broad-based education and awareness-raising about the importance of complying with the principle of fairness: (1) enhancing voter awareness of the body of electoral law and the processes that can be used to safeguard electoral rights to prevent their (often) unwitting participation in election fraud; (2) training political parties in electoral dispute resolution; and (3) specific training for members of local electoral commissions to ensure greater professionalism and consistency. ‘The need was identified for broad-based education and awareness-raising about the importance of complying with the principle of fairness: (1) enhancing voter awareness of the body of electoral law and the processes that can be used to safeguard electoral rights to prevent their (often) unwitting participation in election fraud; (2) training political parties in electoral dispute resolution; and (3) specific training for members of local electoral commissions to ensure greater professionalism and consistency.’ Respondent, political party officer 6 Negatively worded statement. 12