PASINAUDOJIMO PAREIGOMIS IR ADMINISTRACINIU RESURSU RINKIMUOSE TEISINIO REGLAMENTAVIMO PROBLEMATIKA

Abstract

Every democratic state aims to have fair and honest elections in which all participating candidates are on a level playing field and undue use of the office is avoided, which often takes the form of abuse of office or abuse of administrative resources. This article analyses the concept and types of administrative resources. It reveals the nature and scope of the prohibition on the use of official positions and administrative resources in the context of electioneering in the Electoral Code of the Republic of Lithuania. It discusses the sanctions applicable to candidates who commit the offences provided for in Article 102 of the Electoral Code and reveals the legal framework in force in foreign countries relating to the prohibition of the use of official positions and administrative resources in elections. In addition, the author’s insights are provided on which provisions of the Electoral Code currently in force, in his opinion, should be adjusted to ensure that the legislation is clear and comprehensive.