Electoral Integrity and Democracy Act 2025 (EID)

Preamble

To safeguard democracy, guarantee transparency, and protect the constitutional rights of all citizens and residents of the Constitutional Monarchy of Links Land, this Act establishes the rules, oversight, and protections necessary to ensure fair, free, and accessible elections across the nation. This Act enshrines voter rights, election security, and the institutional framework that upholds the democratic values of Links Land.

Section A: Legal Creation

1. This Act establishes the HM Electoral Committee ("the Committee").

2. Despite its royal styling, the Committee is fully independent and non-partisan, operating free from political, ministerial, or royal influence.

Section B: Structure and Term

1. The Committee shall be led by an Electoral Commissioner.

2. The Commissioner must be demonstrably independent from all political, royal, or commercial affiliations.

3. The Commissioner shall serve a term equal to two national election cycles.

4. The Committee shall oversee electoral compliance only and shall not legislate or engage in political campaigning.

Section A: Elections Covered

The Committee shall oversee and regulate:

• Presidential Elections

• Vice Presidential Elections

• Parliamentary Elections

• National Referendum

• Recognised Internal Party Elections

• Local and Regional Elections (if mandated)

Section B: Timing and Authority

1. General elections shall be held every 5 years.

2. The President may request early elections.

3. His Majesty may call elections at discretion, particularly during crises or national instability.

Section A: Voter Eligibility

1. All tax-paying citizens and residents aged 16 or older shall be eligible to vote.

2. Political education shall be mandatory in schools from age 10 in order to qualify for the electoral roll.

Section B: Disqualifications

1. Any individual charged with three or more High Offences shall be permanently disqualified from voting.

Section A: Presidential and Vice Presidential Requirements

1. Must not be older than 60 on the day of the election.

2. Must never have been imprisoned.

Section B: Parliamentary Eligibility

1. Candidates must be between 16 and 45 years old at their first election.

2. MPs may be re-selected by their party an unlimited number of times.

Section C: Term Limits and Filing Fees

1. Presidents and Vice Presidents may each serve a maximum of two terms.

2. A Vice President who has served two terms may stand for President.

3. All candidates must pay a filing fee of Đ10,000 to the Electoral Authority.

Section A: Voting Methods

1. Presidential elections shall use a majority-based system with a runoff if no candidate achieves 50%+1 in the first round.

2. Parliamentary elections shall use a proportional representation system.

Section B: Voting Methods and ID

1. Voting may occur by post or online.

2. All voters shall receive a Unique Election ID at age 16 (format: E-1928-LAST-8839-FI).

3. Verification requirements:

   • Postal: Return point ID + QR scan.

   • Online: Secure login via QR and ID scan.

Section C: Voluntary Participation

Voting is voluntary; however, national campaigns shall encourage participation in all elections.

Section A: Campaign Period

1. Campaigning may begin no earlier than 19 weeks before election day.

Section B: Unlawful Practices

It is unlawful to:

1. Spread false or unproven allegations.

2. Accuse another party of corruption without verified evidence.

3. Exceed more than five simultaneous advertisements per party.

Section C: Donations and Party Registration

1. Donations may only come from:

   • Citizens or permanent residents of Links Land.

   • Registered organizations domiciled in Links Land.

2. All political parties must register with the Electoral Authority.

Section A: Electoral Roll

1. The Electoral Authority shall maintain a national voter database linked to the Unique Election ID.

2. Voter ID is mandatory for all voting.

3. Records may only be updated once per election cycle.

Section A: Vote Counting

1. All votes shall be digitally counted by the LinksLandic IT Team.

2. A dedicated Election Security Police Unit shall oversee all counting locations.

Section B: Observers

1. International observers are permitted only after full background and qualification checks.

Section C: Fraud Handling

In case of suspected fraud:

1. All counting halts immediately.

2. A full investigation of all party members begins.

3. If fraud is confirmed:

   • The individual is suspended.

   • The Non-Elected President assumes office.

   • A new election is held.

   • The offender is charged with High Treason.

Section D: Recounts

1. A recount may be called with 50% support in Parliament.

2. The Non-Elected President shall serve as interim Head of State during the recount.

Section A: Legal Complaints

1. All complaints must be filed with the Electoral Authority.

2. Appeals shall be heard by the Constitutional Court.

3. Legal filings must occur within 24 hours of the result or incident.

Section A: Publication of Results

1. Official results, turnout data, and audit logs must be published following review by HM and the President.

Section B: Financial Disclosure

1. Campaign finance reports must be submitted within 10 days post-election.

2. Donations and expenditures must be publicly accessible.

Section A: Criminal Classifications

• Electoral Fraud → High Treason

• Bribery or Intimidation → Corruption

• Misuse of Funds → Fraud of the Highest Degree

Section B: Consequences

• Lifetime ban from public office

• Imprisonment

• Asset seizure (if applicable)

title: Article 12

Section A: Commencement

This Act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Section B: Transition

The current government shall remain until the next scheduled election.

Section C: Constitutional Alignment

This Act is adopted under:

• Article 13 -- Legislative powers of Parliament

• Article 7 -- National governance structure

• Article 17 -- Responsibilities of Citizens\ No current constitutional provisions are repealed or contradicted by this Act.

Section A: Legal Foundation

This Act is enacted in accordance with the Constitution of the Constitutional Monarchy of Links Land, specifically under the following provisions:

1. Chapter 1, Article 2 -- Establishes the form of government as a Democratic-Constitutional Monarchy, permitting electoral processes under democratic principles.

2. Chapter 3, Article 9 -- Grants legitimacy to the role of the Elected President, to be chosen through democratic elections.

3. Chapter 4, Article 12 and Article 13 -- Establish the powers and structure of Parliament, including its authority to pass electoral laws and regulate elections.

4. Chapter 6, Article 16 -- Affirms the right of citizens to participate in free and fair elections.

Section B: Supremacy and Interpretation

1. In the event of legal ambiguity, the Constitution shall take precedence.

2. All institutions created or governed by this Act shall operate within the scope of constitutional limits.

Section C: Judicial Oversight

1. The Constitutional Court of Links Land shall retain final jurisdiction on all matters of interpretation, legality, and enforcement arising from this Act.

2. No provision in this Act shall be construed as restricting constitutional freedoms or altering the role of constitutional institutions without express amendment.