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Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislative requirements and onerous administrative procedures for the registration of political parties should be comprehensively revised in order to respect and encourage pluralism and freedom of association. Registration of political parties should be carried out objectively, transparently and be subject to effective judicial control.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
To enhance voters’ ability to make an informed choice, the state should provide impartial and balanced information on proposed amendments and their potential impact in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Administration
Kazakhstan
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The electoral legal framework as well as legislation on the freedom of political and civic association, peaceful assembly and expression should be further reviewed to address outstanding ODIHR recommendations. The legal reform should be preceded by an open and inclusive consultation process well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework as well as corresponding legal provisions related to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression should be further reviewed to ensure compliance with international human rights obligations and standards for democratic elections. State bodies and the election administration should implement the laws in a manner that ensures the effective exercise of fundamental freedoms.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Candidate eligibility requirements should be amended so as not to unduly limit the right of citizens to seek public office. Consideration should be given to removing the residency requirements and ensuring that any restrictions on the right to stand for those with criminal convictions are proportionate to the severity of the offence.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kazakhstan
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be amended and clarified to effectively guarantee equitable representation of contesting political parties in election commissions, including by providing for a transparent appointment process with objective criteria devoid of political consideration and mandating that party representation be maintained when commissioners are replaced.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The blanket withdrawal of voting rights of citizens serving prison sentences should be revised to ensure proportionality between the limitation imposed and the severity of the offense committed. The norms disenfranchising persons with disabilities shall be abolished to ensure universal suffrage.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be comprehensively revised to lift the restrictions on fundamental freedoms of peaceful assembly, expression and association, in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations, and to address other long-standing ODIHR recommendations. The reform should be undertaken with open and meaningful consultation with all relevant stakeholders, well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
To ensure an equitable campaign environment, lawmakers should develop strict campaign rules, including on the misuse of administrative resources and official positions, and introduce effective enforcement and sanctioning mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign and Campaign Finance
Kazakhstan
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Restrictions on candidacy based on residency, citizenship by birth, language proficiency, professional experience, criminal records, disabilities and affiliation to a political party and other organizations should be reviewed in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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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