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


L. Voter lists


Such innovation has the potential to further deepen existing problems with voter registration, also noted in OSCE/ODIHR election observation reports, as it introduces a new principle determining the place where the voter is entitled to cast his or her vote. This is particularly so if the new system is to be in place for the presidential election anticipated in autumn of 2011, as such deep changes require significant time to be properly implemented and understood by voters. In addition, despite its new responsibility, the CEC will have to rely on information of other institutions about voters’ names and other personal data. Further to that, the possibility that voters can vote where they find themselves on election day may have an impact on the performance of an election system based on electoral districts which do not span the territory of the entire state, for instance in case if electoral address is applicable for local elections. OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommend that due consideration be given to this innovation and all the aspects considered before its implementation.