The Commonwealth and democracy at the start of the 21st century

Much of the story of the Commonwealth since 1991 has centred on the implementation of the principles set out in the Harare Declaration of fundamental political values. The response to countries that have lost their democratic credentials has changed and the swift reaction to the coup in Pakistan on the eve of the Durban Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting demonstrates that military regimes are no longer tolerated. Through the use of observer teams, special emphasis has been placed on seeking to ensure that elections within Commonwealth member states are conducted freely and fairly. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has organized and conducted seminars on Parliamentary practice and procedure and the role of Members of Parliament, as part of its remit under the Declaration to promote the objectives set out in 1991

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  Craig Collins, Jon Fraenkel•International Negotiation•2012

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