Political Rights (Art. 19)

19. (1) Every citizen is free to make political choices, which includes the right -

1. to form a political party;
2. to participate in the activities of, or recruit members for, a political party; and
3. to campaign for a political party or cause.

(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections for any legislative
body established in terms of the Constitution.
(3) Every adult citizen has the right -

1. to vote in elections for any legislative body established in terms of the
   Constitution, and to do so in secret; and
2. to stand for public office and, if elected, to hold office.

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Canada
Canadian Democratic Rights

• Harvey v. New Brunswick (Attorney General)
• Sauve v. Canada (Attorney General)
• Mackay v. Manitoba

European Union

• Liberal Party and Others v. United Kingdom

Zimbabwe

• Zimbabwe African National Union v. United African National Council

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Comparative constitutional law links for Electoral Rights.

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