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Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework for complaints and appeals should be reviewed to eliminate ambiguities and to provide for a consolidated procedural base and due process safeguards for the resolution of election disputes at election commissions of all levels.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and appeals
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to adjust campaign finance rules so that all candidates are subject to the same contribution limits as a means to level the playing field between independent candidates and those nominated by parties or other public associations.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The referendum legal framework should be reviewed in order to eliminate the shortcomings identified in this and previous ODIHR reports through an inclusive consultative process, in accordance with OSCE commitments and good electoral practice. In particular, the Referendum Law should be amended to adequately regulate the referendum campaign and campaign finance.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
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
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
RAM
Referendum
The legal framework should set comprehensive rules for financing the referendum campaign, including on the use of private and public funding, and requirements for reporting, auditing and sanctions for violations. The use of public funds by authorities for campaigning for a particular choice should be prohibited.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
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
RAM
Referendum
To ensure a level playing field, the legal framework should introduce requirements of balanced coverage of referendum options, guarantee access of referendum proposal’s supporters and opponents on equal grounds by state-funded media, as well as equal advertising access to privately owned media.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Coverage of the Referendum Campaign
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The legislation should clearly specify jurisdiction over referendum results-related appeals and ensure the right to effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kazakhstan
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should consider further efforts to enable a fully genuine pluralistic and competitive political environment in conformity with Paragraphs 3 and 7.6 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen Document.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
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
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