Santo Domingo.– The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) has left the appeal filed against the regulation issued by the Central Electoral Board (JCE), which establishes provisions for the publication and dissemination of political-electoral surveys in the Dominican Republic, in a state of judgment.
The decision was adopted after the involved parties presented their arguments during the hearing held by the electoral contentious body, which must now issue a ruling on the case at a later date.
The appeal seeks a review of the legality and constitutionality of several aspects contained in the regulation approved by the Central Electoral Board, which regulates the conduct, dissemination, and publication of opinion studies related to electoral processes.
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During the hearing, the representatives of the parties presented their positions regarding the scope of the regulations, including aspects related to freedom of expression, the right to information, and the regulatory powers of the electoral authority.
For its part, the Central Electoral Board has maintained that the established provisions seek to guarantee the transparency, reliability, and technical quality of electoral polls disseminated during electoral processes.
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The case has generated interest among political sectors, legal experts, and specialists in electoral matters, due to the implications that the TSE’s decision could have on the regulation of opinion polls and the dissemination of electoral information.
With the case file in the ruling stage, it is now up to the Superior Electoral Court to analyze the arguments presented and issue a judgment that defines the future of the challenged regulation.
The decision adopted by the court could set an important precedent regarding the limits and scope of electoral regulation concerning polls and opinion studies in the country.
