Evaluating the feasibility of legally binding election manifestos

The feasibility of making electoral manifestos legally enforceable is investigated in the study using a descriptive technique. The theoretical groundwork on election manifestos, constitutional law, and applicable legal frameworks is laid out with an comprehensive literature analysis. By analyzing comparative models and case studies from select democracies, the research assesses the practical and legal challenges inherent in enforcing manifesto commitments. Through a synthesis of global practices and referenced expert perspectives, the paper evaluates the potential for legally binding frameworks to enhance political accountability. Based on this analysis, the study ultimately argues against enforceability due to significant structural, practical, political and ethical limitations, proposing instead a reformed approach to manifesto transparency through voluntary and impartial review mechanisms, preferably outside the remit of the legislative majority.