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2013
LEOM
Presidential
The authorities could consider enhancing the Law on the Voter Register, by harmonizing it with the Law on Protection of Private Information. While political subjects should retain the possibility to conduct detailed inquiries in the voter registers, the current practice of mass copying and disseminating private information contained in voter registers should be addressed.
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:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2013
LEOM
Presidential
It is recommended that the authorities continue their efforts in assisting eligible citizens to obtain the necessary identification documents required to be able to vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the protection of personal data, consideration should be given to formally regulating the process of sharing the electronic database of voters with political parties and civil society and limiting the range of sensitive data made available. The election law and Law on the Electoral Register should be implemented in compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
The residency and legal competence requirements for voting should be reviewed in line with the international obligations and good practice to allow for broader participation in the elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To allow for broader electoral participation on an equal basis, the legal capacity and residency requirements for voting and standing for election should be reviewed in line with the international standards and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to enhance public trust in the Voter Register, the authorities should consider a comprehensive audit, for example through conducting field tests, and allow stakeholders to monitor such exercise.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To protect the privacy of whether a voter has voted and safeguard the secrecy of the vote, the signed voter lists should not be made available to political parties and their representatives, including those serving in MECs. The signed voter lists should be accessible only within a limited scope for precisely defined purposes, such as when considering complaints and appeals.
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
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
The lengthy residence requirement for voting in national elections should be reviewed in line with international standards. The law should prescribe clear and objective criteria to determine how a citizen acquires and loses permanent residence.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
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
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
The length of the residence requirement for voters should be reviewed in line with international standards and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
To address concerns over the accuracy of the voter lists and increase public confidence, consideration should be given to revising the mechanism of reporting and registration of deaths to ensure timely data exchange and correction of citizens’ records. Various stakeholders, including political parties and civil society organizations, should be consulted on the legal changes in this regard.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
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
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