The Dilemma of Human Rights In Lebanese Electoral Laws | Ifi Working Paper

Working Paper | February 2014
The Dilemma of Human Rights In Lebanese Electoral Laws by Elie Al-Hindy
This study concludes with a number of recommendations with respect to the issues that need to be introduced to the debate and that can strengthen advocacy efforts by the different stakeholders involved. Reflecting on all of the above, and in light of the current political realities in Lebanon, including present sectarian demographics and political structure, the study concludes that the standards imposed on the new electoral law is impossible to meet, as no law, which this study has reviewed, has been able to deliver complete equality between citizens. Alternative possibilities, however, do exist and are included in the constitution: the creation of two chambers, a senate in addition to the existing Parliament, wherein the latter would represent individual citizens, and the senate would represent the different sectarian groups. On the other hand, and regardless of that major change, a wide range of necessary adjustments need to be taken into consideration to strengthen democracy, and improve citizen participation in the political process.

Publisher: 
Issam Fares Institute For Public Policy And International Affairs
تاريخ النشر: 
الأربعاء, 24 يناير 2018
نوع المورد: 
Studies and Reports
ملف: 
Human Rights & Protection
حلة: 
Democracy, Citizenship & Civic Rights, Human Rights & Protection
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