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Paragraph 46
 

The 2014 Joint Opinion’s recommendation of providing for periodical review has been followed. Article 74(7) of the draft stipulates that the borders of single-member constituencies may be revised at the latest 180 days before the ordinary elections. Constituency borders are fundamental elements of electoral law, and redrawing them may have significant political consequences. To promote stability in the fundamental elements of electoral law, the Code of Good Practice recommends that such parts of an electoral law should not be open to amendment less than one year before an election. Given the importance of constituency boundaries, the proposed deadline of at least 180 days may not be sufficient to ensure impartial and comprehensive delimitation procedures before an election. The Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR therefore recommend undertaking the delimitation of constituencies at least one year in advance of an election.