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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Political Party Database, 2002-2014

Variable Details

VariableB4CANLAW2TXT
LabelLegal framework: candidates' gender
Responses
A 50% parity rule requires parties to select as many women as men. The law allows for a 2 percentage point difference between genders. 2
List shall be composed of half male and half female candidates, with a maximum difference of one for odd lists. Moreover, the first two positions on the list shall be occupied by a male and a female candidate, in the order determined by the party. 12
No Legal rules. 1
No legal rules. 85
Not Provided 402
Party lists must have at least 33.3% representation of each sex. Party lists cannot contain more than two candidates of the same sex placed consecutively. 6
Yes, party lists must incorporate a minimum of 40% and a maximum of 60% of either sex into candidates’ lists for all elections (legislative, regional, local and European). This proportion must also be respected in each set of five candidates, 5
Yes. Each list has a gender quota: there must be at least 35% male and 35% female candidates (Electoral Code). 6
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationPolitical Party Database, 2002-2014
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