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Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should develop safeguards to ensure a clear separation between state and party and ensure that election campaigning is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution. The authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing public-sector employees, students and others to attend campaign events.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Criminal defamation, insult and spreading of false information provisions should be repealed in favour of civil sanctions designed to restore the reputation harmed, rather than compensate the plaintiff or punish the defendant. Sanctions should be strictly proportionate to the harm caused and the use of non-pecuniary remedies should be prioritized.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The Election Law should be amended to allow all electoral contenders and voters to directly appeal the results before a court. The law shall establish clear conditions for invalidation of election results.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In an open consultation with all relevant stakeholders, a comprehensive review of the legal framework for elections should be undertaken to address identified gaps and inconsistencies. CEC regulations should adequately supplement the legal framework to ensure consistency in procedures implemented by lower-level commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency and accountability, the CEC should be tasked to publish online, and in accessible format, the summary and breakdown of all relevant election information.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The voter registration system could be further improved through the use of permanent, electronic voter register managed and maintained by one institution. Detailed and uniform procedures for compiling and updating the register should be in place and be consistently applied.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Political parties should facilitate women’s political advancement at all levels of decision making and integrate gender issues into their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The law should include clear reporting and auditing procedures for campaign finance, including from public funds. Submission and publication of candidates’ interim finance reports before election day should be required in order to provide for accountability. To enhance transparency, the law should mandate that detailed financial reports are submitted and published in a timely fashion.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The media should be required to report on the incumbent and the authorities in a balanced manner. Formats of election coverage and decisions on paid election-related material should depend solely on the media’s own editorial policy.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To ensure transparency of the election dispute resolution process and access to an effective remedy for all stakeholders, the law should require that all applications of a dispute nature be treated as formal complaints, that all complaints are reviewed in open sessions, and that decisions are reasoned and made public in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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