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Where multiple entries of a voter have been detected, the relevant authority must inform the voter of the need to correct his or her data so as to avoid multiple inclusions on the State Register (Article 16.7). The voter has then seven days to respond. According to art.16.8, failure of the voter to comply with this requirement “shall entail administrative responsibility”. Considering the possible consequences, a period of seven days to respond would seem too short. Consideration should be given to extend the duration of the period of response. In addition, while placing responsibility upon the voter would appear to be consistent with the element of active participation required from them in the process; this should not be perceived as relieving the administration from its own responsibility to maintain accurate registers.