Free elections definition
Free elections means ‘fundamental human rights and freedoms are adhered to during electoral processes including freedom of speech and expression of the electoral stakeholders; and freedom of assembly and association and that freedom of access to information and right to transmit and receive political messages by citizens is upheld; that principles of equal and universal adult suffrage are observed, in addition to the voters’ right exercise their franchise in secret and register their complaints without undue restrictions or repercussions.
Free elections means ‘fundamental human rights and freedoms are adhered to during electoral processes including freedom of speech and expression of the electoral stakeholders; and freedom of assembly and
Free elections means all adult citizens can vote in elections and stand for office. Candidates for office are not in any way blocked from addressing the electorate.