1. The use or threat of use of violence of any kind by the political entities, their members,
supporters or candidates is strictly prohibited.
2. No political entities or candidates shall encourage, support or approve of violence, threats
of violence or intimidation, during the electoral process. Each political entity shall inform its
members and supporters of the need to avoid such behaviour.
3. Electoral campaigns shall be organized in such manner that a congenial and peaceful
atmosphere prevails during the campaign period.
4. The CEC shall approve guidelines for political entities, candidates and citizens to submit their
complaints to the competent bodies against threats, obstruction and/or infringement of the legal
exercise of electoral rights, including rules for limiting freedom of expression in order to prevent
hate speech, prevention of riots or other illegal actions.