13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
Fiji
Prohibition on use of State resources to campaign
113.—(1) It shall be unlawful to use State authority, including law and tax enforcement authorities, to pressure or intimidate political opposition.
(2) It shall be unlawful for any public officer to conduct campaign activities.
(3) It shall be unlawful to force, pressure, or intimidate public officers to participate in campaign activities, to attend campaign rallies or meetings, or to assist a political party or candidate in campaigning in any manner, in or outside work hours.
(4) It shall be unlawful to conduct campaign activities or to post or distribute any campaign material inside a public office.
(5) Any person who contravenes this section commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or to both.
(3) Any political party, any candidate for election to Parliament and any person representing, or acting under the direction of, any political party or any candidate must not—
(j) procure the support or assistance of any election official or public servant to promote or hinder the election of a candidate;
Source: Article 116 , Electoral Act 2014, Act 11 of 2014
There are bans on public officials campaigning, on conducting campaign activities or posting or distributing campaign materials in a public office, and on procuring the support of an election official or public servant to promote or hinder the election of a candidate
