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an applicant country must demonstrate commitment to: democracy and democratic processes, including free and fair elections and representative legislatures the rule of law and independence of the judiciary good governance, including a well-trained public service and transparent public accounts and protection of human rights, freedom of expression, and equality of opportunity.

an applicant country should accept and comply with Commonwealth fundamental values, principles, and priorities as set out in the 1971 Declaration of Commonwealth Principles and contained in other subsequent Declarations.in exceptional circumstances, applications should be considered on a case-by-case basis.

an applicant country should, as a general rule, have had a historic constitutional association with an existing Commonwealth member, save in exceptional circumstances.Eligibility criteria for membershipĪt the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Uganda in November 2007, Heads of Government reviewed the recommendations of the Committee on Commonwealth Membership and agreed on the following core criteria for Membership:

Its roots go back to the British Empire, but membership of the modern Commonwealth does not depend on formerly being part of the British Empire. The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent and equal countries.