That said, attention is drawn to the amendment to Article 16, paragraph 2(d) of the Electoral Code which extends the restriction of passive electoral rights: in addition to persons deprived of the right to hold public office, persons deprived of the right to hold “positions of public dignity” – a category of positions that are subject to political appointment66 – are equally ineligible, and such ineligibility may not only be based on a final court decision but also “by a final finding”. The latter terms refer to integrity bans in the form of administrative acts which may be taken under the Law on Persons Holding Positions of Public Dignity. While the goal of ensuring the integrity of candidates is legitimate, basing ineligibility on such administrative acts is problematic in light of international standards. Based on the case-law of the ECtHR, the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters makes it clear that clauses suspending political rights must comply with the usual conditions under which fundamental rights may be restricted; they must be provided for by law, observe the principle of proportionality and be based on mental incapacity or a criminal conviction for a serious offence; furthermore, the withdrawal of political rights may only be imposed by express decision of a court of law. The Venice Commission therefore recommends adapting the ineligibility clause in Article 16, paragraph 2(d) of the Electoral Code to these requirements.