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Section 43
 

Establishing the facts of the case


(1) Based on the available evidence, the election commission shall establish the facts necessary for making a decision.
(2) Any evidence that can make establishing the facts easier may be used in the procedures of the election commission. This applies in particular to: statements, documents, witness testimonies and physical evidence.
(3) The election commission may – on request – allow the applicant to present an oral statement. In this case, the adverse party, if present, shall be also allowed to make an oral statement.
(4) Facts officially known to the election commission or election office and facts of public knowledge shall not require proof.
(5) The election commission shall assess pieces of evidence one by one and on the aggregate, and shall in accordance with their conviction based on that establish the facts of the case.