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Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to establishing an independent media regulator with a clear mandate, adhering to transparency and public accountability criteria. The system of appointing its members should ensure diversity of representation, prevent conflict of interests and guarantee independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards, websites may only be blocked based on objective and transparent criteria defined in law. Possible limitations should be content-specific, while general bans of entire websites should be avoided. Website owners and the general public should be informed when such blockings are implemented to have an effective opportunity to appeal to the court. An aggregated register of blocked websites should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the transparency of election dispute resolution, the Central Election Commission should consider complaints in open sessions, and decisions and their reasoning should be made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Additional efforts should be taken in practice to ensure transparency of adjudication of complaints by courts. Public access to court hearings should not be curtailed by undue administrative hurdles, such as lack of timely publication of schedules of hearings or pre-authorization of attendees.
Recommendation # in final report:
33
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Law and public policy should ensure that citizens can exercise their civil and political rights without fear of retribution, punitive administrative actions or intimidation. Authorities should abstain from measures which have the effect of restricting rights and freedoms and ensure prompt and impartial investigation of any abuse.
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 implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be comprehensively revised to lift the restrictions on fundamental freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression and association, in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations, and to address other long-standing ODIHR recommendations. The reform should be undertaken with open and meaningful consultation with all relevant stakeholders, well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
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
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should develop safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the state and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes. It is recommended that party and campaign offices are not co-located in buildings with state institutions.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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
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