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 Finally, the Code contains a further technical shortcoming, which has to be addressed: Article 13.1.a lists as persons deprived of the right to vote “those who do not meet the requirements specified in Article 11”; and Article 11 stipulates that citizens over 18 have the right to vote, “except for those deprived of this right”. Article 11 should be amended in order to avoid what could be read as a “vicious circle”.

 

14.       Candidacies – Cancellation or revocation of candidacy should take place only in conformity with presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial and the principle of proportionality