Mauritius: Conflict prevention and management

Extracted from: Rouikaya Kasenally 2009 "Chapter 8: Mauritius" IN Denis Kadima and Susan Booysen (eds) Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa 1989-2009: 20 Years of Multiparty Democracy, EISA, Johannesburg, 289.

There is no established official mechanism to deal with election related conflict. Any possible conflict arising from non-observance of laws is dealt with by the regular law courts. All stakeholders have full confidence in the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary. Minor clashes between activists are dealt with at constituency level by candidates through dialogue between the opposing parties. At national level there is a general tacit agreement for leaders and campaign managers to talk to one another and sort out any grievances.

Dispute resolution

In the event of electoral disputes, petitions are heard by a court with at least two judges sitting on the bench. Election petitions must be submitted to the courts within 21 days after the date of the return of results (The Representation of the People Act 1968, 45-48A).

Dispute resolution

REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT, 1968.