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The Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR recommend that the draft law provide for specific provisions on complaints and appeals during the referendum process, including designated avenues of redress and procedural deadlines. The system of appeal should safeguard, inter alia, the right of referendum parties, campaign participants, voters and other stakeholders to complain about the conduct of the referendum campaign and misuse of administrative resources; appeal against decisions of electoral commissions and other authorities that violate electoral legislation; challenge voting results in specific precincts; and appeal against the referendum result in court. The Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR recommend that all voters be entitled to appeal. A reasonable quorum may be imposed for appeal by voters against the results of a referendum.