Elections2021 | CAEAL warns lists about unlawful campaigning behavior

The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) has once again warned that, during the electoral campaign period, candidate lists must follow the rules and guidelines issued by CAEAL.
The warning came after the CAEAL was made aware of several campaign activities that breached their regulations — namely the placing of electoral propaganda posters in private buildings and shops, and the use of campaign advertising vehicles outside of the period stipulated for campaigning.
In its statement, the CAEAL did not mention which lists were found to be breaching the rules.
Regarding the placement of posters and other electoral propaganda, the CAEAL stated once again that in order to post materials on private buildings or units the lists must obtain the consent of the owner or tenant, and that such materials must not be visible from the outside of the unit or building.
In the last few days, commercial stores, including coffee shops, were found to be displaying campaign posters from lists running in the Legislative Assembly elections, a breach of the rules. So far, the CAEAL is not known to have dispensed any punishments for these cases.
The CAEAL has instead opted to issue a warning, in which it noted that “in the event of repeated violations of the rules and guidelines, CAEAL may cancel the qualification of candidates to continue using the sites.”
Additionally, the Commission also reminded candidates that the use of vehicles broadcasting audio messages on the road is also subject to strict rules, and that, even with the sound broadcasting system turned off, propaganda vehicles should not circulate after 11 p.m.