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Want to know more about the Lebanese Electoral Law?

In cooperation with Seeds for Legal Initiatives

With the goals of fostering legal knowledge and raising awareness with regards to the democratic rights and principles laid out in the Lebanese Electoral Law, KAS Rule of Law Programme Middle East and North Africa cooperated with SEEDS for legal initiatives in order to strengthen democratic citizenship and a more inclusive political representation in Lebanon through the production of 8 one-minute informative videos titled “The Legal Minute” on democracy and political representation:

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1. The Electoral Law

Ever wondered what an Electoral Law was? What it’s made of and how it’s used? Our first video in the series explores the main points needed for viewers to grasp the concept.

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2. Age Candidacy and Voting Lists

How old do you have to be to vote in Lebanon? How old do you have to be to run for Elections? What are Voter Lists? Our second video in the series explores the main points needed for viewers to be informed on the requirements of voting in Lebanon, and understanding the Voting lists.

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3. The Majoritarian Electoral Law

What is the Majoritarian Electoral Law? What are its characteristics, positive and negative attributes? Our third video in the series explores the system that has been used for most of the Parliamentary elections in Lebanon.

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4. The Proportional Electoral Law

What is the Proportional Electoral Law? How are winners determined using a proportional law? What is an electoral quotient? Our forth video in the series explores the newly adopted electoral system in the 2018 Lebanese Parliamentary Elections.

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5. The preferential Vote

What is the preferential vote in the proportional electoral law? Why do we need it and calculate it? Our fifth video in the series explores the concept of the preferential vote for viewers to understand how its calculated, and how winners are announced.

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6. The Female Quota

What is a female quota? Why do we need it in the parliamentary elections? Our sixth video in the series explores the state of the female quota in Lebanon, the different types of quotas that can be adopted and the importance of having correct representation.

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7. The Role of the Lebanese Member of Parliament

What does a Lebanese MP do after his/her election? Our seventh video in the series explores the duties an MP has to fulfil in their role as per the Lebanese Constitution, and explains the vital role the parliament plays in Lebanese Politics.

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8. The Unjust Division of Electoral Districts.

How are the electoral districts divided in the 2017 electoral law? Why is the division considered unjust? Our eighth and final video discusses how the unjust division of electoral districts threatens election legitimacy.

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