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Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should ensure that election campaigning is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution. The authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing public-sector employees, campaign activists and others to attend campaign events.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Electoral and political contestants should be able reach out to voters and organize political rallies at any time and under equal conditions. To this extent, the Law on Freedom of Assembly should be amended in line with the constitutionally guaranteed notification mechanism for holding peaceful assemblies. In addition, the restrictive approach of the CEC regarding the number and accessibility of venues for the conduct of the campaign should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should ensure the election campaign is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution. The authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing candidates, public-sector employees, students and others to participate in campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should fully respect the right to peaceful assembly and act with the presumption in favour of holding such assemblies. Law enforcement agencies should implement a human rights-based approach to policing assemblies, and all measures applied should be legal and proportionate.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Developments
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
A competitive political environment which results in viable political alternatives is critical to a democratic process. The authorities should demonstrate full respect for fundamental freedoms and ensure that potential candidates, and electoral contestants are provided with conditions that enable them to promote political platforms and debate public affairs freely and are not subjected to pressure or intimidation. Instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be promptly investigated by the relevant authorities and the perpetrators held accountable for their acts.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To comply fully with international standards, the legislation should be revised and implemented in a manner which ensures a meaningful exercise of the right to peaceful assemblies, including those of a political nature and during elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing public-sector employees, students and others to participate in campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To achieve a competitive political environment, the authorities should demonstrate full respect for fundamental freedoms and ensure that contestants are able to promote political platforms and debate public affairs in an environment free from pressure or intimidation. Instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be promptly investigated by the relevant authorities and the perpetrators held accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should ensure that political stakeholders are able to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed civil and political rights without unnecessary and disproportionate limitations and under equal conditions.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for freedom of expression in the campaign, the law should allow for printing and distribution of campaign materials without pre-approval of the election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
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