PACE Resolution 1798 Flashcards

Parliaments with Many Political Groups

• Parliaments that have several political groups but a limited number of seats in the Assembly can face difficulties in fulfilling the condition of "fair representation" as stated in Rule 6.2.a, which stipulates representation should be followed if the number of members allows.

Parliaments with Two Major Political Groups

• When a parliament primarily consists of two major political groups, typically the majority and the opposition, along with several smaller opposition parties, it is more desirable to include the smaller groups in the delegation to foster greater pluralism rather than dividing the seats equally between the two larger groups.

• To accommodate small political groups, the possibility of annually rotating membership within the delegation can be considered for the duration of the legislature.

Problems Appointing Delegation Members

• In situations where challenges arise in appointing members of a delegation, the political group or groups that support the government may be requested to make "compromise efforts."

• This is particularly important to promote improved representation of the opposition.

Parliaments with Many Political Groups

• Parliaments that have several political groups but a limited number of seats in the Assembly can face difficulties in fulfilling the condition of "fair representation" as stated in Rule 6.2.a, which stipulates representation should be followed if the number of members allows.

• These parliaments may struggle to allocate seats in a way that accurately reflects the diversity of political viewpoints.

• Ensuring that even smaller groups have a voice can be challenging but is crucial for maintaining a balanced representation.

Parliaments with Two Major Political Groups

• When a parliament primarily consists of two major political groups, typically the majority and the opposition, along with several smaller opposition parties, it is more desirable to include the smaller groups in the delegation to foster greater pluralism rather than dividing the seats equally between the two larger groups.

• This approach helps prevent the dominance of the two major groups and ensures that minority opinions are also considered.

• To accommodate small political groups, the possibility of annually rotating membership within the delegation can be considered for the duration of the legislature.

• Rotating membership allows different members from smaller parties to participate, providing broader exposure to parliamentary activities.

Problems Appointing Delegation Members

Parliaments with many political groups may struggle to fulfill fair representation as per Rule 6.2.a due to limited seats, making it hard to reflect diverse viewpoints and ensure smaller groups have a voice.

In parliaments dominated by two major groups, including smaller opposition parties