Holding elections in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic (ECPRD Request No. 4586) Cover Image

Przeprowadzenie wyborów w warunkach epidemii COVID-19 (wniosek ECPRD nr 4586)
Holding elections in the context of the COVID-19 epidemic (ECPRD Request No. 4586)

Author(s): Justyna Branna, Daniela Kupis
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: ECPRD; coronavirus; elections;

Summary/Abstract: The authors present information on holding presidential elections in Poland in 2020 in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. They indicate, among other things, what anti-epidemic measures were taken to ensure the protection of life and health of voters, members of election commissions and other participants in the election process. Moreover, they present issues on how to ensure voting for voters under compulsory quarantine or mandatory isolation and indicate voting rules adopted specifically in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and legislative changes made, including amendment to the Electoral Code.

  • Issue Year: 70/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 241-250
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English