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Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure an equitable campaign environment, consideration should be given to modify the legislation to provide that all campaign prohibitions, including on the misuse of administrative resources and official positions for campaign purposes, apply for the duration of the electoral period.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In handling disputes, the SBE should increase its efforts to exercise its authority to oversee and ensure the fairness of the electoral process. The legislation could be amended to provide the SBE with sufficient resources including legal experts, to enable it to effectively implement its responsibilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure an equitable campaign environment, consideration should be given to modify the legislation to provide that all campaign prohibitions, including on the misuse of administrative resources and official positions for campaign purposes, apply for the duration of the electoral period.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
As previously recommended, the voting rights of students in military schools and conscripts should be reinstated and restrictions on prisoners’ voting rights should be proportionate to the crime committed. The election legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of CRPD to ensure full voting rights for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To align the campaign finance framework with international good practice and GRECO recommendations, authorities should address noted gaps and ambiguities. In particular, the authorities could consider establishing periodic, timely and transparent reporting of campaign contributions and expenditures, timely publishing of such reports including before election day, and providing a clear oversight and monitoring mandate to a qualified independent institution. Furthermore, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for breaches of campaign finance regulations could be introduced.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The legal framework should be revised to align it with international standards on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of defamation and libel, the abolition of special protection for the honour of public officials, including the president, the elimination of criminal prosecution for spreading false information, and the liberalization of anti-terrorism laws and their application.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure a comprehensive and cohesive legal framework for the elections, the SEC should adopt regulations that sufficiently supplement all aspects of the election legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration could be given to extending the period for scrutiny of voter lists, bringing the deadline for changes closer to election day, and to simplify procedures to facilitate voter participation.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The discriminatory candidate eligibility requirements should be reviewed in line with international standards and commitments. The conditions for revocation and restitution of candidacy rights of convicts should be proportional to the crime committed.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In line with international standards and good practice, the legislative requirements for formation of political parties and on eligibility of political parties to contest the elections should be reviewed to enhance respect for freedom of association and promote pluralism.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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