Principles of electoral systems and process

Principles of electoral systems and process (1) The electoral systems provided for in Article 47 for the election of President, Member of Parliament or councillor shall ensure— (a) that citizens are free to exercise their political rights; (b) universal adult suffrage based on the equality of a vote; (c) fair representation of the various interest groups in society; and (d) gender equity in the National Assembly or council. (2) The electoral process and system of administering elections shall ensure— (a) that elections are free and fair; (b) that elections are free from violence, intimidation and corruption; (c) independence, accountability, efficiency and transparency of the electoral process; (d) a simple and practical system of voting and tabulating votes; and (e) timely resolution of electoral disputes. [Article 45 inserted by section 4 of Act 2 of 2016]