State should ensure that the Juvenile Justice Bill is consistent with international human rights standards and encompass a mechanism to undertake systematic assessment of the juvenile offender, and provide comprehensive provisions to guarantee appropriate treatment and rehabilitation opportunities. Article 25, Right to Vote and to Run for Public Office 202. The Article 26 of Constitution guarantees that “… every citizen of the Maldives, eighteen years of age or older has the right:(a) to vote in elections, and in public referendums, which shall be held by secret ballot;(b) to run for public office;(c) to take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives.” 204. The Act on Elections Commission was ratified on August 25, 2008 and members were appointed on September 4, 2008. The first multi‐party presidential election was held in October 2008. The legislations relating to the elections were enacted in September 2008 followed by establishment of Elections Commission making the processes and procedural arrangements pertaining to the October 2008 presidential election difficult and challenging. Chapter: Article 25, Right to Vote and to Run for Public Office 203. The following table shows the laws and regulations on right to vote and to run for public office. 78