LAW OF TURKMENISTAN

of October 19, 2012 No. 344-IV

About guarantees of the voting rights of citizens of Turkmenistan

Free and fair elections and referenda are the highest form of manifestation of democracy and realization of the right of citizens of Turkmenistan to participation in administration of society and state.

This Law based on the Constitution of Turkmenistan and according to the universally recognized norms of international law establishes basic guarantees of the voting rights of citizens.

Article 1. The voting right of citizens of Turkmenistan

The voting right of citizens of Turkmenistan - the right of participation in elections and referenda provided by the Constitution and the laws of Turkmenistan.

Article 2. Realization of the voting right

1. Realization of the voting right is provided by means of carrying out free and fair elections and referenda on broad democratic basis.

2. Elections to public authorities and local self-government are obligatory and are carried out to the terms established by the Constitution of Turkmenistan and the laws on elections.

3. The state guarantees periodic elections to public authorities and local self-government on the basis of free declaration of will of citizens with compliance with law of Turkmenistan and the universally recognized norms of international law.

Article 3. Principles of elections and referenda

Elections and referenda in Turkmenistan are performed on the principles:

1) general, equal, direct suffrage;

2) secret vote;

3) free and voluntary participation of citizens of Turkmenistan in elections and referenda;

4) equal promotion of candidates by political parties, public associations, groups of citizens and providing equal opportunities for them;

5) publicity and openness, knowledge of voters and freedom of propaganda in case of elections and referenda;

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