General Provisions

44.1 During the election campaign period, Political Entities shall, subject to the conditions specified in the Code of Conduct above, have the right to:

(a) organize and hold public meetings/events, roundtables, press conferences, speeches, or any other similar activities, at which they can freely express their opinions in order to gain support from voters;

(b) publish and distribute placards, posters and other material related to an election campaign; and

(c) campaign through any television, radio or cable operator, as well as via journals, newspapers, phone network, postage system or any other means of advertisement, in accordance with CEC rules and other applicable laws.

44.2 Disputes regarding holding of a political event in public places may be considered and resolved by ECAC. Police reports regarding disturbances at the political event shall be made available to ECAC and CEC.