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Generol Recommendotions
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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF SRI LANKA
General Recommendations on Elections
&
Guidelines
First
Published
Published
by
:
2014
:
Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
No l65,KynseyRoad,
Colombo - 08.
lntroduction
Genral Recommendations on Eelctions issued by
the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
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Election Guidelines issued by the Human Rights
Commission of SriLanka
lntroduction
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka recognizes the right
of every citizen to vote, to freely engage in political activities and
the right to free and fair elections enshrined in the (1978)
Constitution of Sri Lanka and recognizes by other relevant
legislative enactments passed by the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
A free and fair election is considered a peoples' right. To ensure
protection of this right the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka
has further come to learn the necessity of a set of General
Recommendations on Election and Guidelinesin order to prevent
violations of election laws that could take place when conducting a
free and fair election.
This set of guidelines has been formulated in all three languages. lt
is intended that these General Recommendations on Election and
Guidelines provide State Officials engaging in election duties
directions so as to prevent violations of election laws.
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ln order to ensure democratic society and promote a better human
rights culture in the country the Human Rights Commission of Sri
Lanka wishes to issue these General Recommendations on Election
and Guidelines in the hope that it will immensely benefit the State
Officials engaging in the election process.
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General Recommendations on Elections
Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission recommends that:
1.
j
2.
Sri Lankan Human Rights Commission has issued a set of
"Election Guidelines" 3 based on the fundamental rights
violations guaranteed in the Constitution. lf any complaint
against such violations or inaction, neglect or omission is
found it amounts to violations of the fundamental rights in
Constitution. Therefore the relevant disciplinary authorities
should take all measures against all state officials /police
officials responsible for such violation of fundamental rights.
to mobility and
protection for persons with special needs and pay special
attention to senior citizens when establishing polling
Take all necessary measures to ensure access
stations.
3.
4.
Take all necessary measures to prevent organizing of
election propaganda which cause hindrances to the day to
day lives of the public. Consider encouraging the use of play
grounds or meeting halls to conduct political rallies, as
meetings near bus stations, public markets and across main
roads cause hindrance to the daily activities of the public.
Take all necessary measures to prevent various forms of
indirect propaganda activities (boards displaying Project
names large propaganda name boards, etc.) which are
used to display the preferential voting number of candidates
contravening the legal provisions on propaganda activities
related to elections as it would be disadvantageous for other
candidates in addition to being an obstruction to people to
cast their vote freelY.
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Gr'd"firres issued by HRCSL, www.hrcsl.lk
5.
to prevent the use of
government buildings / vehicles as a medium of political
propaganda and to prevent the use of various propaganda
cut-outs, posters, stickers that are displayed on public and
private transportation and use of public transport vehicles
both private and government in election campaigns.
6.
Take all necessary steps to avoid various forms of political
propaganda which cause serious harm to the natural
environment. Avoid all Propaganda on preferential voting
numbers and symbols displayed on trees, rocks and roads
and any such actions that harm the natural environment.
7.
Take all necessary steps to prevent engaging in political
propaganda activities using the short message service (SMS)
and telephone calls after the time frame allowed for election
the
campaign and directives should be issued
Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and other
agencies providing telecommunication services.
Ensure that all steps should be taken
to
8.
Ensure that measures be taken to minimize the disturbance
caused to the public by the large scale use of loud speakers
to hold musical shows using the opportunity provided for
election campaigns.
9.
10.
Consider that laws be introduced to prevent election
candidates from entering polling stations, other than for the
purpose of casting their votes.The arrival of candidates from
opposing political parties can lead to situations of tension
and problematic situations.
Take all necessary measures to ensure law and order at a
time that an election is declared and that the Department of
Police performs its duties promptly. Measures should also
be taken to adopt a proper mechanism to carry out election
laws accurately after deliberations with the Commissioner of
Elections and lnspector General of Police.
11.
Take all necessary measures to implement laws against
persons who engage in any illegal act or threaten or attempt
to commit an offence against Election laws by obstructing
the duties of an officer of elections. Such persons should be
brought before the law and strict action taken against them
irrespective of their position or status.
Sgd. Justice Priyantha R.P. Perera
Former Judge of the Supreme Court of
Chairman
Deshabandu Jezima lsmail
Commissioner
Mr.T.E. Anandarajah
Commissioner
Dr. Barnad de Zoysa
Commissioner
Dr. Prathibha Mahanamahewa
Commissioner
Sri
Lanka
Election Guidelines
1.
2.
3.
Complaints regarding pre-election, Election Day
and
post-election violence shall be accepted and investigated in
terms of Article 12 of the Constitution,which declares that"all
persons are equal before the law and are entitled to the equal
protection of the law" Electoral Officers/all Security
Forces/Police Officialswill be held liable for violations of
fundamental rights and for any inaction or omission with
regard to entertaining such complaints.
lnvestigation regarding complaints shall be conducted in a
strictly impartial manner.lnaction due to political influences or
any other unacceptable reason will amount to a breach of
Article 1 2 of the Constitution.
The law which relates to election propaganda shall be applied
equally.All political parties and groups shall be treated equally
according to Article 12(2) of the Constitution, which declares
"No citizen shall be discriminated against on the grounds of
race, religion, language, cast sex, political opinion, and place of
birth or on any one of such grounds'lAny unequal treatment or
discrimination, especially
on political opinion, will be
an
express violation of Article 12 of the Constitution.
4.
lssuing permits to use loudspeakers and for election meeting
shall be in accordance to the law, especially in terms of section
68(2) of the Parliamentary Elections Act No. 1 of 1981.The
non-fulfillment of this obligation will result in violation of
Article 1 2 of the Constitution.
5.
Parades during the election period shall be permitted
according to the law. lssuing permits for parades shall be
according to Articles 1 2 and 14 of the Constitution. Article
14(1) guarantee among others, freedom of speech, assembly,
association, occupation and of movement.
Display of leaflets, posters, a nd photog ra phs of the ca nd idates,
symbols, flags and banners shall be permitted according to
election laws. lf any party or a group is given privileged
treatment, it will be a violation of Article 1 2 of the Constitution.
7.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall
strictly enforce the law with regard to persons who violate the
right of others to vote. lf this were not implemented, it would
be a violation of Articles 1 2 and 14 (1) of the Constitution.
8.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall
provide adequate security to polling centres and other related
places and make every effort to facilitate the conduct of a free
and fair election in accordance with the law of the land.
9.
The law shall be equally enforced against political parties or
persons irrespective of their status or powers if in breach of
election laws. Thus, it shall be the duty of Electoral Officers/all
Security Forces/Police Officials to enforce the law strictly
against all persons who misuse or cause damage to public
property, e.9., government vehicles, buildings and premises.
10.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials have a
responsibility to prevent election related violence including
post-election violence. According to past experience, political
power is used to commit such acts of violence,which results in
violation of fundamental rights. Electoral Officers/all Security
Forces/Police Officials shalltake all necessary steps according
to procedures established by the law to prevent violation of
fundamental rights.
11.
Electoral Officers/all Security Forces/Police Officials shall not
participate in the preparation of any type of violence against
persons or property, including subjecting persons to torture,
cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, on
their own initiative or at the behest of any other party.
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