The referral deadline is very short: 24 hours, while the Administrative Jurisdiction Division has only two days to issue its decisions once a referral has been made (Article 95). In accordance with the Code of Good Practice for Referendums,32 time limits are short in many countries because of the legitimate desire to allow a rapid decision on the fairness of the ballot. The Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters provides for time limits for appeals and for decisions to be taken within three to five days at first instance.33 The 24-hour period seems too short, as gathering information and assessing the extent and seriousness of irregularities can take some time. These difficulties may be exacerbated by the security situation. The Commission recommends slightly longer timeframes for appeals and decision-making. If necessary, the deadline for publishing the final results (five days, Article 98) could be extended by one or two days.34