coercion. Parliaments are encouraged to ratify some of these international legal instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, the 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Conclusion Electoral reform is an going process that should always be guided by the principles of equality and the respect of basic human rights. All states are at different levels of political development, hence the electoral reforms adopted differ. At the end of the day what is essential is to conduct reforms which will lead to a peaceful and stable society and Parliaments should always play their role of enacting laws that safeguard the interests of the people. 5