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2018
EAM
Presidential
The different pieces of legislation regulating campaign coverage could be harmonized and updated into a simplified set of rules for all broadcasters and fully respecting editorial independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
For the election dispute resolution system to provide for an effective remedy, the law should be amended to introduce effective procedures for complaints on candidate registration and expedite deadlines for consideration of all types of election complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to conducting a comprehensive review of the electoral legal framework, well in advance of the next elections to harmonize, clarify and update respective laws. Consideration could be given to publishing opinions of the Attorney General pertaining to elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
If the active registration system is retained, to facilitate voter registration, it is recommended to give voters an opportunity to apply on-line.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the accountability, sufficient human and financial resources should be provided to the Audit Office in order to perform the relevant functions in a timely manner. The GRO could design and implement strategy for a regular and proactive oversight of contestants’ compliance with campaign and party finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the independence of the public broadcaster and encourage the development of investigative journalism, its budget should be tied to a clear criterion.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The Cyprus Radio-Television Authority could consider strengthening its institutional capacities by enhancing its media monitoring methodology and allocate additional resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
The electoral calendar could be harmonized to set legal deadlines for the official announcement of the election, candidate registration, and the beginning of the pre-election campaign period in sequential order.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Cyprus
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should continue efforts to create an enabling and inclusive environment and further facilitate access of persons with all types of disabilities to the election process.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Cyprus
2018
EAM
Presidential
To enhance fair electoral competition, consideration could be given to amending the legal framework to further define campaign contributions, including in-kind, and the method of their valuation, setting reasonable limits on the amount, source and type of contribution.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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