More legal and policy memoranda approved |11 April 2025

More legal and policy memoranda approved

President Wavel Ramkalawan chaired a scheduled meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday April 9 during which a number of legal and policy memoranda were approved.

The Cabinet approved the Electoral Commission's proposed legislative amendments to the Elections Act and the Political Parties Act, aimed at modernising Seychelles' electoral framework. These include provisions for online and mobile voter registration, broader use of identification documents, improved accessibility for persons with disabilities, stricter nomination rules, and enhanced use of technology. Amendments to the Political Parties Act focus on increasing transparency, introducing registration fees, and expanding disclosure requirements.

Press release from the Office of the President

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