13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?

Senegal

Senegal

Answer
Yes
Source

"During an election campaign it is prohibited to use public goods or resources for the purposes of this campaign [...]. In the event of a breach in the equality of candidates because of the use of public funds, the Court of Appeal is required to deliberate within forty-eight (48) hours." Source: Article L.61, Loi n° 2017-12 du 18 janvier 2017 portant Code electoral, 2017

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