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Paragraph 19
 

Article 4 of the draft law enumerates the principles regarding political parties. In this context, it is recommended, in order to meet international standards on political party legislation,to include two key principles. The first such principle is that of the freedom of political parties. This provision exists in the 2002 Law that is currently in force, stating that “parties are free to decide on their internal structure, aims, ways, methods, and forms of their activity, with the exception of cases envisaged by this Law”. This freedom of political parties should therefore be re-introduced in Article 4 of the draft law. The second key principle concerns the promotion and encouragement of gender equality and inclusiveness in general, which would also incorporate persons with disabilities. This concept will be developed further below (see paras. 36 and 54).