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Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the legal framework for the elections, especially with respect to the complex and restrictive procedures for candidate registration, campaigning, and media coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should align legislation concerning the freedoms of association, assembly and expression with international standards. The authorities should not interpret the law to limit the basic rights and freedoms provided for by the Constitution and international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should demonstrate full respect of fundamental freedoms and ensure equal opportunities for all citizens as foreseen by the legislation. A competitive political environment which could result in viable political alternatives is of crucial importance.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media outlets should be free in establishing their own editorial policies. Concrete steps should be taken to strengthen editorial and financial independence of the state and public media to facilitate citizens’ access to pluralistic information.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to decriminalizing libel and insult of state officials as well as repealing legislation placing disproportionate limitations on free speech and expression, including on the Internet.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and commitments, the legislation should guarantee non-partisan citizen observers the opportunity to independently scrutinize the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observers
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance trust in the electoral dispute resolution process the authorities should thoroughly investigate all cases of election violations, and perpetrators, including election commission members who participate in or tolerate such malpractices, should be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties could be encouraged to promote gender equality and take resolute actions to put forward gender-balanced candidate lists, to increase visibility of female candidates during election campaigns and to integrate gender issues into their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions on voter and candidate rights should be reviewed to ensure their proportionality. Restrictions on candidate rights for people with dual citizenship, residency permit in another state, or expunged criminal record should be removed. Restrictions on electoral blocs could be lifted. In line with international obligations, restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed, whilst necessary support mechanisms to exercise the right to vote should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to increase the integrity and public confidence in the electoral process, the election administration should be guided by the law and principles of transparency, impartiality and independence foreseen in the law. Additional and effective safeguards should be considered to ensure full impartiality and independence of election commissions from state and local government authorities and to prevent misuse of administrative resources for partisan ends, as required by the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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