As evidenced by the following article from Trinidad and Tobago, debate groups can expect complaints from smaller parties not invited to debate after the application of participation criteria.
MSJ wants the Debates Commission to change rules
Trinidad Express Newspaper, October 2, 2013
By Camille Bethel
Political Leader of the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) David Abdulah believes there is still time for the Trinidad and Tobago Debates Commission to amend its rules to allow the party to be a part of the upcoming local government elections debate.
Speaking on Thursday at a media conference at Communication Workers Union Hall, Henry Street, Port of Spain, Abdulah said the current rule set by the Commission will rob the MSJ of the opportunity to participate in the election debates...
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