Right to democratic participation
Citizens participate in public affairs, elect representatives and may stand for election.
What does this right mean?
Citizens participate in public affairs, elect representatives and may stand for election. Free elections require genuine choice and ballot secrecy.
Why does it matter?
Free elections require genuine choice and ballot secrecy.
Everyday examples
A voter reports pressure to photograph a completed ballot.
Legal basis
Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 21. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 25. European Convention on Human Rights — provisions Protocol 1, 3. Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 52, 53, 56.
Serbia framework
Constitution of the Republic of Serbia — provisions 52, 53, 56.
Voting rights have legal eligibility conditions, including nationality and age. Restrictions must not be arbitrary or discriminatory.
Checked 22 October 2026.
International framework
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights — provisions 21.
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights — provisions 25.
- European Convention on Human Rights — provisions Protocol 1, 3.
The Declaration is a common international standard; the Covenants, Convention and Constitution have different protection mechanisms.
Checked 22 October 2026.