II. Comments on the text of the draft law

A. Basic Principles

Article 2(5) lays out the provisions by which participation in the electoral process and equality of rights and opportunities of candidates and parties are ensured. Article 11 articulates the basic principles upon which the election process must be based and is comprehensive. It includes a strong statement that the treatment of parties and candidates by state bodies, local self-government bodies, courts, enterprises, institutions, organisations, companies and other public officials is to be unbiased.