II. Comments on the text of the draft law

K. Complaints and appeals

Under Article 172(3) of the Code of Administrative Proceedings decisions, actions or omissions of the CEC regarding the establishment of the results are contested in the High Administrative Court. All other decisions, actions or omissions of the CEC are challenged in the relevant district administrative court. Complaints concerning the results can be filed with the administrative court within five days of the adoption of the decision, action or omission being complained about. Decisions of the High Administrative Court are effective from the moment of their announcement and are not subject to further appeal. The Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR hope that the procedures for complaints and appeals foreseen in the draft law and in the Code of Administrative Proceedings will contribute to the timely resolution of electoral disputes