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Chapter 7, Part 1 · Art. 83

Registration as a voter

  • You qualify to register as a voter if you are an adult citizen, are not declared of unsound mind, and have not been convicted of an election offence in the last five years.
    Art. 83(1)

    (1) A person qualifies for registration as a voter at elections or referenda if the person— (a) is an adult citizen; (b) is not declared to be of unsound mind; and (c) has not been convicted of an election offence during the preceding five years.

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  • A citizen registers at only one registration centre.
    Art. 83(2)

    (2) A citizen who qualifies for registration as a voter shall be registered at only one registration centre.

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  • Registration arrangements must not deny an eligible citizen the right to vote or stand for election.
    Art. 83(3)

    (3) Administrative arrangements for the registration of voters and the conduct of elections shall be designed to facilitate, and shall not deny, an eligible citizen the right to vote or stand for election.

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