 Political parties are required to inform their members about the code of conduct and to initiate disciplinary measures against members who fail to comply with the code. Both national and provincial multiparty liaison committees have been tasked with monitoring and resolving disputes related to the code of conduct. Improving the Integrity of Assisted Voting – The issue of assisted voting was a serious problem during the 2013 harmonized elections. Under the Electoral Amendment Act, voters can now select a person of their choosing to assist them, as opposed to being required to have the police and election officials do so, reducing concerns that the secrecy of their votes will be compromised. Nonetheless, there are still many issues outstanding. 1.This includes the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the Electoral Act and other legislation on the administration of electoral processes. The legislative framework must provide clear guidelines on the conduct of elections. In addition, the legislative framework should be aligned and admissible in the courts of law. The law must allow for the exercise of bill of rights without conflict. Laws pending Alignment or Reform 1. Enabling law on diaspora vote - Section 67 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe provides the right to vote to all Zimbabweans regardless of their location. 2. Law on the enforceability of the Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Candidates. 3. Law on the role of traditional leaders in electoral processes and governance. 4. Law on voter education that allows for continuous voter education and civic education by ZEC and other stakeholders. 5. Laws inhibiting ZEC independence, i.e., Section 192(6), 9, 12. 6. Laws on access to justice through the Electoral Court, Section 160 of the Electoral Act. Section 183 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe demands the court to be an independent court. The environmental framework The political environment refers to a conducive operating space for the Election Management Body (EMB), political parties, candidates and citizens in general. The political environment should guarantee fundamental freedoms, intimidation and violence should be absent. The state-society relations 12