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Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Citizen observer groups should be able to register without undue restrictions and in full freedom. The process for registering these non-governmental organizations should facilitate the ability of citizens to form such groups and should not be used to obstruct observation efforts.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should provide for impartial election campaign coverage by the media, while preserving the balance between the principle of equitable opportunities among contestants, pluralism of views and journalistic freedom. The law should be amended to ensure the right of the media to report on the campaign without undue limitations and the right of voters to receive fair, impartial and balanced coverage, also outside the news broadcasts.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
All communications with election commissions of a complaint nature should be considered on their merits and complainants should be given the opportunity to appeal the decisions. Additional efforts should be taken to ensure transparency in the adjudication of appeals by the courts and the timely publication of decisions. The application of admissibility rules and distribution of burden of proof should not be used to circumvent the provision of judicial remedy for alleged electoral violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To guarantee freedom of expression, defamation and libel should be decriminalized and should be subject to civil proceedings designed to restore the reputation harmed. Laws that provide special protection of the honour of public officials should be fully repealed, in line with international standards. The sanctions for harm to reputation should be proportional to the offence and the cases should be addressed in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency, the CEC could consider publishing a detailed overview of the numbers of observers and their sending organizations, including political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards, criminal provisions for defamation and insult should be repealed in favour of civil sanctions strictly proportionate to the harm caused.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The right to provide and receive legal aid must be protected against arbitrary decisions, influence or bias. The legislation should include clear and objective criteria for the registration and deregistration of legal professionals as well as for the application of disciplinary sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards, websites should only be blocked based on objective and reasonable criteria clearly defined in law and in a transparent procedure, to safeguard against arbitrary application. Possible limitations should be content-specific and should not serve as a tool to control content, while general bans of entire websites should be avoided. Restricting access to websites should be ordered by a court, court hearings and decisions on blockage should be public, while website owners and the public should be duly informed to ensure they have an effective opportunity to appeal. A register of blocked websites should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should ensure that voting procedures, including inking procedures and securing the ballot boxes, are strictly, correctly and uniformly implemented by election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The timeframe for resolving candidate registration disputes should be reviewed to ensure timely remedy and equal opportunities to campaign. Decisions on all election-related complaints should be reasoned and indicate the further remedy available. All parties involved should have an effective opportunity to be present during hearings.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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