No 2: Stability of electoral law
Changes to electoral law are made in a timely manner and at least one year in advance of any elections.
No 1: Constitution and/or legal framework
The constitution and/or other aspects of the legal framework establish fundamental electoral principles. These provisions are clear, consistent and unambiguous and are in line with international electoral standards.
No 5: Engaging remote communities
Parliament proactively offers engagement opportunities for communities that are geographically remote from parliament. These may include bringing people to parliament, organizing committee hearings outside the parliamentary premises or offering educational programmes to people in remote areas.
No 4: Engaging youth
Parliament provides targeted engagement opportunities for youth and young people are systematically consulted on matters that are important to them.
No 3: Engaging women
The participation of women is institutionalized and mainstreamed throughout the work of parliament. Engagement is safe and accessible for women. Parliament ensures that both women and men are equally represented among experts and other witnesses at committee hearings.
No 2: Accessibility
Information about parliamentary consultations is made available in a timely manner and to a wide and diverse audience. Parliamentary buildings and infrastructure, as well as print and digital materials, are accessible and inclusive.
No 1: Policies
Parliament sets out strategies for engaging all groups within the community, especially those facing barriers to engagement with parliament, regardless of their age, gender, location, physical ability or any other characteristic.
No 3: Diversity
Parliament facilitates participation from a broad range of CSOs representing diverse points of view, including those that work with hard-to-reach and historically marginalized groups. Parliament ensures a level playing field for all CSOs that engage with parliament.
No 2: Consultation
Parliament systematically consults with CSOs in its law-making and oversight activities. CSO representatives can access parliamentary premises and attend relevant meetings. Parliament creates tools for engaging CSOs in consultation processes both in person and online.
No 1: Legal framework
The legal framework sets out the procedures by which CSOs can participate in the work of parliament.
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