This includes the right to candidacy and the exercise of political rights in an atmosphere that ensures the integrity and transparency of the electoral process, in accordance with legal regulations that prevent any encroachment on their freedoms, whether in speech or action. This should be upheld within an electoral campaign based on fair and honest competition. 17. According to Article 27 of Decree Law No. 15 of 2002 regarding the Shura and Parliament Councils and its amendments, which states: "All electoral campaign activities in the kingdom shall cease twenty-four hours before the designated voting time," the NIHR observed that some candidates directly or indirectly continued their electoral campaigning during the electoral silence period - both in the initial round and runoff elections. This was done by promoting themselves through promotional accounts on various social media platforms that were not designated specifically for their personal use. Additionally, individuals working within their campaign teams engaged in campaigning for these candidates. Moreover, some candidates relocated their campaign billboards in proximity to the polling and counting centers. All of these actions constitute violations of the provisions of the law and regulations governing the electoral process. 18. The NIHR emphasizes in this regard that the philosophy of electoral silence and its associated practices related to electoral campaigning lies in allowing freedom for the voter to determine their choices and avoiding any disruption or influence. This is because voters experience psychological pressure in the hours leading up to the voting process, which can affect their electoral decisions. Therefore, the law establishes the electoral silence period and prohibits certain practices 59