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2018
EAM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to conduct a comprehensive review of the electoral legal framework well in advance of the next elections to further harmonize, clarify and update respective laws.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to conducting a comprehensive review of the electoral legal framework, well in advance of the next elections to harmonize, clarify and update respective laws. Consideration could be given to publishing opinions of the Attorney General pertaining to elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
Authorities could consider further measures to ensure the equal participation of voters with disabilities in respect of their right to cast votes independently and in secret, in consultation with organizations for persons with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the legislation to explicitly provide for the presence of citizen and international observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
It is recommended to abolish mandatory voter registration and to consider passive voter registration on the basis of the civil registry. Extending the voter registration deadline and setting the cut-off date for registration closer to election day could also be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should continue efforts to create an enabling and inclusive environment and further facilitate access of persons with all types of disabilities to the election process.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
The electoral calendar could be harmonized to set legal deadlines for the official announcement of the election, candidate registration, and the beginning of the pre-election campaign period in sequential order.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
If the active registration system is retained, to facilitate voter registration, it is recommended to give voters an opportunity to apply on-line.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
To enhance fair electoral competition, consideration could be given to amending the legal framework to further define campaign contributions, including in-kind, and the method of their valuation, setting reasonable limits on the amount, source and type of contribution.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the equality of opportunities and the transparency of campaign finance, consideration could be given to introducing a spending limit on campaign expenses for political parties and providing guidelines on the distinction between campaign and general party expenses.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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