government employees, public bodies and institutions, municipal
council heads and members from engaging in electoral campaigning for
any of the candidates in their workplaces, whether directly or
indirectly.
4.
Furthermore, Article No. (25) of the same law prohibits any candidate
from receiving funds for electoral campaigning from any source,
whether within or outside the kingdom. Additionally, the law mandates
in Article No. (26) that all visual, auditory, and printed media, among
others, must treat candidates equally in their media coverage to ensure
their neutrality and impartiality towards any of the candidates.
5.
Finally, the law stipulates in Article No. (27) the cessation of all electoral
campaigning activities throughout the kingdom 24 hours before the
designated voting time. This period is known as the "electoral silence
period," during which no candidate is allowed to appear in the media
to discuss any matters related to the elections or engage in any activity
or actions that fall within the scope of election promotion and
campaigning to gain the favor of voters, especially gathering in tents
and electoral headquarters.
6.
In continuation of the legal provisions concerning electoral
campaigning, Decree Law No. (14) of 1973 on Advertisement
Regulation stipulates the requirements for obtaining necessary licenses
for electoral advertising. It prohibits advertisements from violating
public security, public morals, religious beliefs, or obstructing traffic
movement. Additionally, advertisements should be harmonious and
aim to beautify the area.
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