Requirement to hold a hearing

Vanuatu

Vanuatu

Answer
Yes
Source

Republicof Vanuatu Representation of the People Act 1982 (as amended 2006) – Part 16 –Election Petitions, 60, p.18-19

 

60.Decisions of Court in election disputes

(1) On hearing a petition the Supreme Courtmay -

(a) declare the election to which thepetition relates is void;

(b) declare a candidate other than theperson whose election is questioned was duly elected; or

(c) dismiss the petition and declare thatthe person whose election is questioned was duly elected.

 

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