The Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters includes the principle that time-limits for lodging and deciding appeals in electoral matters must be short.36 Equally, the procedure for invalidation of election results must be speedy and timely, allowing the newly elected body to take office as soon as possible. Verification of election results after a prolonged procedure would restrict the right to stand in elections in an unproportional manner. It is crucial that competent institutions be provided sufficient resources to conduct the proceedings speedily.