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Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
As previously recommended, the authorities should refrain from applying anti-terrorism legislation to prosecute journalists based solely on the content of their reporting. Defamation, libel, and insult of state officials should be decriminalized. Media outlets should be able to operate free from intimidation or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of related offences. In addition, all media-related cases should be dealt with by the respective institutions in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression and media freedom. All media related cases should be dealt with in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The constitutional safeguard that prohibits amendments to election legislation to be applied to elections within one year from adoption should be adhered to in line with international good practice. In addition, any amendments to the legal framework should be adopted in an inclusive manner, including public consultation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider reviewing the legislation and its implementation by the SBE to ensure that all candidates are uniformly presented on the ballot and in a format that is easily understandable by voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day and Announcement of Results
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
The authorities should consider developing 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, as required by paragraph 5.4 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen document. Moreover, public officials should refrain from misusing their public positions and of state resources for partisan ends.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SBE could develop procedures for official accreditation of observers including the issuance of accreditation cards for persons authorized to be present at polling stations and a requirement for all election officials and observers to wear identification.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Authorities should implement mechanisms to ensure a clear separation between the State and party to prevent candidates from using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes. In addition, an effective sanctioning mechanism against the misuse of administrative resources should be established.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Voters and electoral contestants should be provided with conditions that enable them to promote political platforms and debate public affairs freely and should not be subject to pressure or intimidation. Any instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be thoroughly investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that election campaigning be conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution, and undertake effective campaign oversight by conducting thorough investigations into all campaign-related offences. Campaign regulations should be fully adhered to and perpetrators prosecuted for applicable criminal and administrative offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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