The institution of electoral silence in the case law of the Supreme Court Cover Image

Instytucja ciszy wyborczej w orzecznictwie Sądu Najwyższego
The institution of electoral silence in the case law of the Supreme Court

Author(s): Beata Stępień-Załucka
Subject(s): Constitutional Law, Electoral systems
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uczelni Jana Wyżykowskiego
Keywords: elections; electoral silence

Summary/Abstract: The electoral silence institution operates in many countries around the world. In every country, regardless of its essence, it gains a particular dimension. In Poland, in polish electoral system, this institution has been operating since 1989. Since then, it has continued to pursue its basic goal of giving electoral time for a peaceful electoral decision. In this article the author analyzes the case law of the Supreme Court concerning the area and assesses it.

  • Issue Year: 1/2017
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 31-43
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish