Although Article 12 provides that the voter list is a “public document”, it does not include specific provisions for the public display of voter lists well in advance of the election. The OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission recommend that such provisions should be included in the law to ensure greater accuracy of voter lists and to reduce the need for last minute challenges. These provisions should require voter lists to be publicly accessible at polling stations in advance of an election, not only for voters, but for political parties as well. However, safeguards should be included to protect citizens’ right to privacy.
