PROTECTION OF ELECTORAL RIGHTS IN SERBIA: NEW OPTIONS, A STEP FORWARD OR A STEP BACK?
PROTECTION OF ELECTORAL RIGHTS IN SERBIA: NEW OPTIONS, A STEP FORWARD OR A STEP BACK?

Summary/Abstract: The paper focuses on analyzing the innovations in the current Serbian electoral legislation,which was established in 2022. The aim is to evaluate whether recently enacted electoral lawscontribute to establishing a higher degree of democracy and transparency in electing the membersof Parliament and councillors of assemblies of local government units. The analysis encompassesthe sections of electoral legislation that relate to electoral rights, their protection, and the role ofelectoral commissions and courts. The basis for enjoying the right to vote has been broadenedby amending the electoral law. The election administration’s structures were enhanced by the introduction of local electoral commissions, which served as a middle level. The two-tier systemfor protecting electoral rights has been upgraded by introducing a new legal tool: a request forannulment of voting at the polling board. The effectiveness of new legal mechanisms that protectelectoral rights and the practice of the electoral commission and courts in their conduct are givenspecial attention.

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