Both frequent reforms of the electoral legislation over a long period of time, leading to general instability of electoral legislation, and numerous even if small changes to the electoral legislation shortly before an election give rise to concerns. These concerns are two-fold: firstly, frequent reforms of electoral law undermine the public trust in the electoral system because the legal framework will be perceived by the public as being part of the political game and subject to a political manipulation for short-term political gains. Secondly, frequent reforms can cause practical difficulties for electoral management bodies to apply the law and for voters and contestants to adapt to ever-changing rules.