Rank-order rules

On electoral lists, 1 out of every group of 3 candidates must be a woman (Article 12 (3)). On electoral lists, 1 out of every group of 3 candidates must be a woman (Article 12 (3)). Where the applicant giving rise to the vacancy is of the female sex, the vacancy is filled by another female candidate who is immediately next in order on the list, if any. (Electoral Law, Article 15)