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Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should fully respect the right to peaceful assembly and act with the presumption in favour of holding such assemblies. Law enforcement agencies should implement a human rights-based approach to policing assemblies, and all measures applied should be legal and proportionate.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Developments
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to publishing preliminary and final financial reports of all candidates on the CEC website in order to enhance the public’s right of access to information of public interest. In order to increase transparency and ensure informed choice of voters, consideration could be given to also requiring publication of income and asset declarations of all registered candidates prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Relevant authorities should ensure effective oversight of contestants’ compliance with campaign finance legislation and that proportionate and dissuasive sanctions be applied for non-compliance.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of public ITV should be further strengthened, including by ensuring impartial editorial practices, especially in news programmes. The introduction of a broadcast fee, as prescribed by the Law on Public Broadcaster, should be implemented.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media outlets should be free to establish their own editorial policies, without interference by the authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Information on ownership and sources of funding of media outlets should be publicly disclosed.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amend the Election Code and broaden the eligibility criteria for receiving free airtime with a view to create a more level-playing field and ensure equitable access of political parties to public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
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
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
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
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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