Number of levels of adjudication

Namibia

Namibia

Answer
2
Source
Electoral Act 24 1992, 116 (3)Any election application shall be heard in open court and shall be determined within 60days from the date of the presentation of the application to the registrar of the court or within such longer period as special circumstances may require.http://www.scribd.com/doc/16633875/Electoral-Act-24-of-1992Constitution of Namibia 1992, Article 79The Supreme Court shall be presided over by the Chief Justice and shall hear and adjudicate upon appeals emanating from the High Court, including appeals which involve the interpretation, implementation and upholding of this Constitution and the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed there under. The Supreme Court shall also deal with matters referred to it for decision by the Attorney-General under this Constituiton, and with such other matters as may be authorised by Act of Parliament.http://209.88.21.55/opencms/export/sites/default/grnnet/AboutNamibia/constitution/constitution1.pdfEISA Official website: Election petitions are heard by the High Court and petitions must be submitted within 30 days of the announcement of the result disputed. The decision of the Court must be rendered with 60 days of the registration of the petition. Appeals may be lodged with the Supreme Court. Accessed 12/07/13 http://eisa.org.za/WEP/comdisputes.htm
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