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Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should include effective safeguards against the misuse of office by state and local officials, prohibit pressure on public employees, and provide for effective enforcement and proportionate sanctions for violations. Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that campaigning is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution and in an environment where fundamental freedoms are fully respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to reintroducing provisions for public campaign funding, in order to level the playing field.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The legislation could be amended to require mandatory audit of campaign finance reports and publication of the audit result in a timely manner. Appropriate and proportional sanctions for non-compliance with financial reporting provisions should also be incorporated in the legal framework.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
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
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
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Detailed campaign finance reports clearly indicating the source and amounts of funds received should be available for public information and the audit of campaign finance reports should not be the subject of administrative discretion. The legislation should ensure that audits are conducted by an impartial and independent body and are subsequently published in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and ensure access to information for voters, all campaign finance reports and income and asset declarations should be published on the website of the relevant election administration bodies in a timely manner. Equal campaign finance conditions, including with respect to opening of bank accounts and submission of reports, should apply to all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, the law should define oversight mechanisms, including auditing of finance reports and publication of the audit results in a timely manner, and guarantee that the oversight body is fully mandated and resourced to monitor campaign spending and thoroughly review campaign finance reports. The law should introduce a graduated system of proportionate, effective and dissuasive sanctions for non-compliance.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards, the educational and residential requirements for candidacy should be lifted.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The law should foresee a timeframe for remedying deficiencies related to supporting signatures if such are found by the CEC. The CEC should ensure that prospective candidates are informed in a timely manner about the signature verification process and its timeframe.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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