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(article 52 of the Constitution). The Copenhagen document also foresees universal and equal suffrage to adult citizens (CD 7.3), whereas law and public authorities\u2019 work must permit to voters to cast their ballots free of fear of retribution (7.7). Therefore, pressure on voters should be prevented and their freedom of choice ensured, and in order for that to be possible, a more active role of the public prosecutor\u2019s office in the election process is needed, all categories should be guaranteed equal voting rights, and the Voters\u2019 Register must be updated and verified.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pursuant to the Constitution of the Republic of Serbia, elections are free and voting is secret (article 52). 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