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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    It is forbidden for the political party to receive directly or indirectly financial or material support from any foreign party, in any capacity or form whatsoever.

  • Source

    Art.56, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties

     http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    It is forbidden to any candidate for an election to a national or local mandate, to receive, in a manner direct or indirect, cash donations, in kind or any other contribution, whatever form, from a foreign state or a natural or legal person of foreign nationality. 

    Donations made by Algerians resident abroad are not considered foreign financing for the financing of the electoral campaign of candidates or lists of electoral district candidates to abroad.

  • Source

    Art. 89 and 90, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. 

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf

     
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The election campaign is funded by means of resources from:… donations in cash or in kind from citizens natural persons;

  • Source

    Art. 87, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system         http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. 

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The election campaign is funded by means of resources from:… donations in cash or in kind from citizens natural persons;

  • Source

    Art. 87, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system         http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment
  • Source

    Political Parties law No. 04 for the year 2012, Article 54, 55
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Article 87 of the election law prohibits anonymous donations.

  • Source

    Art. 87, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system          http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. 

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The election campaign is funded by means of resources from:… donations in cash or in kind from citizens natural persons;

  • Source

    Art. 87, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system  

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. 

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The election campaign is funded by means of resources from:… donations in cash or in kind from citizens natural persons;

  • Source

    Art. 87, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system         http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Except against legislative provisions, it is prohibited use for purposes of electoral propaganda, goods or means of a public or private legal person, institution or public body.     It is prohibited for propaganda election, use, in any form whatsoever, places of worship, institutions and public administrations, as well as educational, teaching institutions and training, regardless of their nature or belonging. The use of goods or means of administration or public goods for the benefit of a party political, candidate or list of candidates, is punished with a imprisonment of six (6) months to three (3) years and a fine of 6,000 DA to 60,000 DA..

  • Source

    Articles 83, 84, and 289 Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?
  • CodeYes, for natural persons
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. They cannot exceed three hundred (300) times the guaranteed national minimum wage, per donation and per year.

  • Source

    Political Parties law No. 04 for the year 2012, Article 55, "Gifts, legacies and liberalities can come only from the identified physical people. They cannot exceed 300 times the guaranteed minimum national wages, by donation and per annum...’"
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit?
  • Code 300 times the guaranteed minimum national wages, by donation and per annum
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. They cannot exceed three hundred (300) times the guaranteed national minimum wage, per donation and per year.

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?
  • CodeNo, but limits for regular periods apply to campaign periods
  • Comment
  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?
  • Code 300 times the guaranteed national minimum wage, per donation and per year.
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. They cannot exceed three hundred (300) times the guaranteed national minimum wage, per donation and per year.

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?
  • CodeYes, for natural persons
  • Comment

    Art. 89 of the organic law relating to the electoral system  puts an upper limit for campaign donations.

  • Source

    Art. 89 and 90, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?
  • Code Donations are capped by natural person to four hundred thousand dinars (400,000 DA) for elections legislative and six hundred thousand dinars (600,000 DA) for presidential elections. These ceilings can be updated every three (3) years by regulation. Donations from Algerian citizens living abroad can not exceed, by a natural person, the equivalent of four hundred thousand dinars (400.000 DA) for Legislative elections and six hundred thousand dinars (600,000 DA) for presidential elections.
  • Comment
  • Source

    Art. 89 and 90, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system 

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law but limits for private persons may apply.

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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Donations, legacies and gifts can only come from identified natural persons. They cannot exceed three hundred (300) times the guaranteed national minimum wage, per donation and per year.

  • Source

    Art.55, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law yet Articles 89 and 90 are applied. Donations are capped by natural person to four hundred thousand dinars (400,000 DA) for elections legislative and six hundred thousand dinars (600,000 DA) for presidential elections. These ceilings can be updated every three (3) years by regulation.                                                         

    Donation from Algerian citizens living abroad can not exceed, by natural person, the equivalent of four hundred thousand dinars (400.000 DA) for Legislative elections and six hundred thousand dinars (600,000 DA) for presidential elections.

  • Source

    Art. 89 and 90, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The political party may have income related to its activity and resulting from non-commercial investments. The political party is prohibited from engaging in any commercial activity.

  • Source

    Art.57, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law.

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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law.

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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?
  • CodeSometimes
  • Comment

    Art. 91. - Any donation whose amount is greater than a thousand dinars (1.000 DA) must be paid by check, transfer, automatic debit or credit card

    Art. 96. - Any candidate for the presidential election and all list of candidates for the legislative election are required to open and hold an election campaign account.                                                                                                                     

    Art. 62. -The political party is required to have an account opened with a national banking or financial institution, at its headquarters or at its branches located on national territory.

  • Source

    Art. 91 and 96, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system,

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf.

    Art. 62, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf.                                                                                                           

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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?
  • CodeYes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
  • Comment

    the authorized political parties shall have the following particular rights:… public funding, if appropriate, based on their representation in the Parliament,  as determined by the law;…

    The approved political party may benefit from financial aid from the State, depending on the number of seats obtained in Parliament, and the number of its elected members in the assemblies. The amount of any aid to be allocated by the State to political parties is entered in the State budget.

    According to Art. 87 of the election law, possible aid that the state can grant  young candidates in independent lists in elections legislative and local; and to Art. 93 Any candidate for presidential elections law, within the limits of expenses actually carried out, to a lump sum repayment of the order of ten percent (10%). When the presidential election candidate obtained a rate greater than ten percent (10%) and lower or equal at twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast, this reimbursement is increased to twenty percent (20%) of expenses actually carried out within the limit of the ceiling authorized. The repayment rate is carried to thirty percent (30%) for the candidate who got more than twenty percent (20%) of the votes cast. The refund can only be made after Proclamation of the final results by the Court constitutional and the validation of campaign accounts by the Account Funding Control Commission election campaigns.

  • Source

    Art. 58 of Algeria's Constitution of 2020, https://www.joradp.dz/TRV/FConsti.pdf                                                                         Art. 58, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties 
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?
  • CodeRepresentation in elected body | Share of seats in previous election
  • Comment
  • Source

    Art. 58, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf.                                                                                                           
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?
  • CodeProportional to votes received | Proportional to seats received
  • Comment
  • Source

    Art. 58, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf. 
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?
  • CodeCampaign spending
  • Comment

    Art. 122.- The state supports the campaign expenses:  Printing of documents; - Posting and advertising costs; - Room rental costs; and - Transport costs. The modalities for the application of this article are fixed by executive decree.

  • Source

    Art. 122, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 58.- In compliance with the provisions of the above mentioned Article 57, the authorized political parties shall have the following particular rights: - airtime in public media outlets proportional to their representation at national level;

    Art. 77. - Any candidate for local, legislative or presidential elections  benefits from equitable access to the media, authorized audiovisuals, pursuant to legislation and applicable regulations...Political parties that are campaigning in the framework referendum consultations, benefit from access fair to authorized audiovisual media, in application legislation and regulations in force. Media Access Modalities and Procedures Audiovisuals authorized to exercise, are fixed in application legislation and regulations in force.

  • Source

    Art. 58 of Algeria's Constitution of 2020, https://www.joradp.dz/TRV/FConsti.pdf.

    Art. 77, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system         http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?
  • CodeEqual
  • Comment

    Art. 77.- The duration of the broadcast granted is equal for each candidates for presidential elections. In the case of local and legislative elections, the duration varies according to the respective importance of the number of lists of candidates presented by a party or group of political parties. The lists of independent candidates, grouped together own initiative benefit from the provisions of this article under the same conditions.                      

  • Source

    Art. 77 , Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                                                                     
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 77.- The duration of the broadcast granted is equal for each candidates for presidential elections. In the case of local and legislative elections, the duration varies according to the respective importance of the number of lists of candidates presented by a party or group of political parties. The lists of independent candidates, grouped together own initiative benefit from the provisions of this article under the same conditions.                                                 Art. 78. - Audiovisual media that are allowed to exercise pursuant to legislation and regulations in force, and participating in the coverage of the election campaign, are required to guarantee the equitable distribution of the antenna time between the candidates. Independent authority, in coordination with the authority regulation of the audiovisual, ensures the respect of provisions of this article.

  • Source

    Articles 77 and 78, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?
  • CodeNo
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?
  • CodeNo
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?
  • CodeNo
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 300. - Anyone, by donations or promises of donations in cash or in kind, by promises of favor public or private jobs or other benefits individuals made in order to influence the vote of one or more several voters, will have obtained or attempted to get their suffrage, either directly or by the company of a third party or will have by the same means, determined or tempted determine one or more of them to abstain, is punishable by imprisonment of two (2) to ten (10) years and a fine of 200,000 DA at 1.000.000 DA.

  • Source

    Art. 300 , Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system     http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law.

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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?
  • CodeNot applicable
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 92. - Campaign expenses of a candidate in presidential elections can not exceed a ceiling of one hundred and twenty million dinars (120.000.000 DA) for the first round. For the second round, this amount is brought to one hundred and forty millions of dinars (140.000.000 DA). 

    Art. 94. - Electoral campaign expenses for each list of candidates for the legislative elections does not exceed two million five hundred thousand dinars (2.500.000 DA) per candidate.

  • Source

    Articles 92 and 94, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?
  • CodePresidential elections=120.000.000 DA for the first round;140.000.000 DA for the second round. | Electoral campaign expenses for each list of candidates for the legislative elections cannot exceed 2.500.000 DA per candidate.
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    Art. 92. - Campaign expenses of a candidate in presidential elections can not exceed a ceiling of one hundred and twenty million dinars (120.000.000 DA) for the first round. For the second round, this amount is brought to one hundred and forty millions of dinars (140.000.000 DA).                                                                                                                  Art. 94. - Electoral campaign expenses for each list of candidates for the legislative elections does not exceed two million five hundred thousand dinars (2.500.000 DA) per candidate.

  • Source

    Articles 92 and 94, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

     http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?
  • CodeNo
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?
  • CodeNo
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?
  • CodeNo data
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 34. - 'Every political party must hold a double-entry book-keeping and an inventory of its movable and real property. It is held to present its annual statements at the qualified administration and to justify constantly, the source of its resources financial and their use.'

    Art. 60. The person in charge of the party is obliged to present to the delegates gathered in congress or in general assembly, in addition to the moral report, a financial report validated by an auditor who is responsible.

  • Source

    Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties                                                                  http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf.     
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment
  • Source

    article 61 and 62, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties                             http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf.                                            
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 96. - Any candidate for the presidential election and all list of candidates for the legislative election are required to open and hold an election campaign account. Art. 104. - The electoral campaign treasurer is held to transmit the coordinates of the bank account to the Committee on Funding Control of Accounts election campaigns. Art. 116. - The election campaign account must be filed with the Financing Control Commission of the election campaign within two (2) months, at from the date of the proclamation of the final results.

  • Source

    Articles 96, 104 and 116, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    it is not specified by the law.

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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?
  • CodeNo
  • Comment

    It is not specified by the law.

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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    The presidential election candidate and the candidate mandated by the party or by the candidates of the list independent in the legislative elections, are required to Communicate to the Financing Control Commission accounts of election campaigns, the list of donors and the amount of donations.

  • Source

    Art. 89, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system         http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 102. - All revenues and expenses related to the election campaign are registered in the election campaign account.

  • Source

    Art. 102, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system     http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?
  • CodeYes
  • Comment

    Art. 102. - All revenues and expenses related to the election campaign are registered in the election campaign account.

  • Source

    Art. 102, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system     http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?
  • CodeOther
  • Comment

    Art. 96. - Any candidate for the presidential election and all list of candidates for the legislative election are required to open and hold an election campaign account.                                                                                                                              Art. 104. - The electoral campaign treasurer is held to transmit the coordinates of the bank account to the the Commission for the control of the financing of electoral campaign accounts.                                        Art. 116. - The election campaign account must be filed with the the Commission for the control of the financing of electoral campaign accounts. within two (2) months, at from the date of the proclamation of the final results.

  • Source

    Articles 96, 104 and 116, Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeOther
  • Comment

    Commission for the Control of the Financing of Electoral Campaign Accounts

  • Source

    Articles 104, 116, and 118,Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
  • CodeImpose sanctions
  • Comment

    Art. 118. - The Financing Control Commission of the election campaign checks the regularity and the sincerity operations registered in the election campaign account. It makes a decision within six (6) months contradictory way to approve the account, modify it or reject it. After this period, the account is deemed approved.    Art. 119...In case of exceeding the authorized expenditure ceiling election, the Commission fixes by a decision contradictorily, the amount of exceeding that the candidate must pay to the public treasury.     

  • Source

    Articles 104, 116, and 118,Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system 

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf                                                                      
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
  • CodeFines | Prison | Deregistration of party | Loss of political rights | Suspension of political party
  • Comment

    Art. 65.- When the breaches provided for within the framework of the application of this organic law are the act of an approved party, the suspension, dissolution or closure of the premises of the party.                                                           Art. 79. Misappropriation, embezzlement of political party assets as well as their use for personal purposes are punishable in accordance with the legislation in force.                                                                                                                     Art. 289. - The use of goods or means of administration or public goods for the benefit of a party political, candidate or list of candidates, is punished with a imprisonment of six (6) months to three (3) years and a fine of 6,000 DA to 60,000 DA.

    Art. 292. - Is punished with a fine of 100,000 DA to 500,000 DA anyone who has the use of a commercial advertising process for propaganda purposes during the period of the election campaign.                                                   Art. 300. - Anyone, by donations or promises of donations in cash or in kind, by promises of favor public or private jobs or other benefits individuals made in order to influence the vote of one or more several voters, will have obtained or attempted to get their suffrage, either directly or by the company of a third party or will have by the same means, determined or tempted determine one or more of them to abstain, is punishable by imprisonment of two (2) to ten (10) years, and a fine of 200,000 DA or  1.000.000 DA. 

    Art. 311. - Is punished with a fine of 400,000 DA to 800,000 DA and the prohibition of the right to vote and to be eligible for five (5) years, at most, any candidate or list candidates who have not submitted a campaign account or whose account was rejected by the Control Commission financing the election campaign.                                                 Art. 305. - Anyone who violates the provisions of the Articles 83 and 84 of this organic law is punished by a sentence of imprisonment of two (2) to five (5) years and a Fine of 50,000 DA to 200,000 DA.

  • Source

    Articles 65 and 79, Organic Law No. 12-04 of 18 Safar 1433 (January 12, 2012) relating to political parties                           http://www.apn.dz/fr/images/textes_reformes_politiques_fr/08-loi_organique12-04.pdf.

    Articles 289, 292, 300, 311 and 305Ordinance No. 21-01 of 26 Rajab 1442 (March 10, 2021) on the organic law relating to the electoral system 

    http://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Algerie-Code-2021-electoral.pdf       

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