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Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency and accountability, the CEC should be tasked to publish online, and in accessible format, the summary and breakdown of all relevant election information.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To ensure transparency of the election dispute resolution process and access to an effective remedy for all stakeholders, the law should require that all applications of a dispute nature be treated as formal complaints, that all complaints are reviewed in open sessions, and that decisions are reasoned and made public in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The referendum legal framework should be reviewed in order to eliminate the shortcomings identified in this and previous ODIHR reports through an inclusive consultative process, in accordance with OSCE commitments and good electoral practice. In particular, the Referendum Law should be amended to adequately regulate the referendum campaign and campaign finance.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
To ensure an equitable campaign environment, lawmakers should develop strict campaign rules, including on the misuse of administrative resources and official positions, and introduce effective enforcement and sanctioning mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign and Campaign Finance
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The legal framework should set comprehensive rules for financing the referendum campaign, including on the use of private and public funding, and requirements for reporting, auditing and sanctions for violations. The use of public funds by authorities for campaigning for a particular choice should be prohibited.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign and Campaign Finance
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
To ensure a level playing field, the legal framework should introduce requirements of balanced coverage of referendum options, guarantee access of referendum proposal’s supporters and opponents on equal grounds by state-funded media, as well as equal advertising access to privately owned media.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Coverage of the Referendum Campaign
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The Central Referendum Commission should publish a full set of comprehensive referendum results disaggregated per polling station, district and region, in order to ensure transparency and provide a safeguard for the integrity of results. The Commission should publish such data on its website immediately after submission of polling station voting results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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:
2023
Final report heading:
Referendum and Post-Referendum Developments
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The legislation should clearly specify jurisdiction over referendum results-related appeals and ensure the right to effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be revised to ensure that all seats in at least one chamber of the parliament are freely contested in a popular vote. In view of the personal character of a parliamentary mandate, deputies should be allowed to change parties or become independent if they so choose.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral system
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislative requirements and onerous administrative procedures for the registration of political parties should be comprehensively revised in order to respect and encourage pluralism and freedom of association. Registration of political parties should be carried out objectively, transparently and be subject to effective judicial control.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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