III. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT NATIONAL ELECTIONS LAW AND THE DRAFT ELECTION COMMISSIONS LAW

D. Limitations on Candidacy Rights

Article 46(6) expressly permits cancellation of candidate registration if a candidate is involved in any violation of “pre-election campaign rules”. This automatically incorporates provisions contained in Articles 22 through 28 into Article 46 since many “pre-election” campaign rules are stated in Articles 22 through 28. Thus, the grounds for cancellation of candidate registration are numerous and broad. Particularly, the draft allows revoking a candidate’s registration in the event election fraud is committed by his or her representatives or close relatives.