TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary
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I.
Introduction
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II.
Generic Guidelines for Election Dispute Resolution
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A. General Principles
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III.
B. Hierarchical Appellate Procedure
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C. Accessibility and Transparency
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D. Promptness of Proceedings: Time Limits and Deadlines
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E. Voter Registration
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F. Validity of Candidatures
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G. Election Results
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H. Admissibility of Complaints and Appeals
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I. Enforcement
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J. Consistency in the Interpretation and Application of Election Dispute Provisions
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K. Electoral Offences, Irregularities and Violations of Electoral Law
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L. Prosecution
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Standard Election Dispute Monitoring System
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A. Election Dispute Resolution Scheme
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B. Database for Election Disputes
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C. Election Dispute Analysis Matrix
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1. Basic Data Retrieval
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2. In-Depth Analysis of Channels for Election Dispute Resolution
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D. Organizational Scheme for the Election Dispute Monitoring Team
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E. Guidelines for Long Term Observers and Comments
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1. Code of Conduct for Complaint Information Gathering
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2. Gathering Complete Information
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Appendix: International Election Dispute Standards
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