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2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be comprehensively reviewed to address past and present OSCE/ODIHR recommendations and align it more closely with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards. Reform should be undertaken well in advance of the next elections and involve open consultation with all stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should ensure that the election administration is fully independent from the government and is sufficiently pluralistic and inclusive to encourage broad confidence. Clear criteria for the nomination and selection of commissions should be established. Parties should be afforded the right to nominate a representative to all levels of the election administration, including decision-making positions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to enhance the integrity of the voting process, the election authorities should take urgent measures to address the serious deficiencies in the polling and counting processes. In particular, the secrecy and equality of the vote, integrity of ballot boxes, and protection against undue influence on electoral choices should be assured.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The restrictions on the right to stand for election which are in conflict with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards should be removed from the legal framework.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should develop and implement mechanisms to ensure a clear separation between the State and party, so as to prevent candidates from using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes. Local authorities should not take an active role in campaign events and should be limited to ensuring equal access of electoral contestants to public resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Unreasonable restrictions on the freedom of expression should be eliminated from the legal framework. In particular, citizens should be able to freely comment on the president and other state officials without fearing imprisonment. Candidates should have the right to freely comment on other candidates without undue concern that they could face de-registration.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
State media should make greater efforts in its news and current affairs programmes to provide impartial and balanced coverage of political parties and candidates. Additional current affairs programmes could be aired and coverage of incumbents could be reduced. Consideration could be given to legally guarantee the holding of televised debates between the nationwide lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the law should provide for citizen election observation. The PEL should explicitly allow observation of all stages of elections. To facilitate the verification of reported election results, observers should have the right to receive a certified copy of PEC and DEC results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen And International Observers
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to uphold the principle of vote equality, district boundaries should be formed in line with the election law, OSCE commitments and other international standards. To enhance transparency, the revision of district boundaries should involve broad public consultation.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System
Tajikistan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Mechanisms to ensure the consistent implementation of election-related legislation should be strengthened. In line with its legal authority, the CCER should adopt regulations and conduct effective training to clarify legal provisions, in particular regarding voter and candidate registration, prohibited campaign activities, and election day procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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