overview of the grievances, and secondly, complaints reported but unsubstantiated could at a later date be filed with an institution. Beyond the details of the events and persons involved, the value of the information gathered for the legal adviser will depend on how complete the information is with regard to the dispute resolution process of the legal system. In order to discern this the following three phases of the process should be kept in mind and information for each phase should be gathered. Legal reference and results 1. Legal Provisions: What laws prescribe the alleged actions? What are the relevant statutes and regulations (emphasis should be placed on electoral and campaign laws, but also all other pertinent laws). 2. Adjudication (the decision): Was a decision taken? By whom and with what authority? Is the case being appealed? Was any administrative action taken? Is there a date and copy of the decisions? 3. Enforcement: Were decisions implemented? By whom? (The defendant? A state body? Was redress obtained? Was it satisfactory? 24