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Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Criminal Code should be amended in order to provide clear definition of what constitutes “incitement of national, racial, religious or interregional enmity”, limiting prosecution only to cases that incite discrimination, hostility or violence, as defined in the ICCPR. Limits for damages asserted in defamation and libel cases should be introduced, taking into consideration only actual harm proven by the plaintiff.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Continued efforts are needed to address the issue of vote-buying and pressure on voters, including through a civic awareness campaign, in order to promote confidence in the electoral process. A genuine commitment from political parties to combat vote-buying practices should be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The legal definition of electoral campaigning should be amended, so that it does not prevent media from editorial coverage of the campaign. The system of accreditation of media outlets, as a pre-condition for selling political advertisement, should be cancelled.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The courts should not deny admissibility of appeals on formalistic grounds. In order to enhance the effectiveness of judicial remedy in election-related disputes, consideration could be given to extending deadlines for filing certain types of appeals, primarily on inactions of the CEC and ongoing campaign violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The principle of equality in the electoral process should be respected. The CEC should ensure impartial consideration of complaints and equal treatment of candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should adopt measures to ensure that national minorities are adequately represented in election commissions, especially in areas where they constitute a considerable part of the population.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Referendum law should clearly define the kinds of proposals which may be put to a referendum and the corresponding effect of decisions taken on referenda, in order to provide for an informed choice by voters and legal certainty about referendum results. Proposals put to a binding vote should be capable of unambiguous implementation.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the CEC should publish all its regulations and decisions in a timely manner as provided for in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to including in the Referendum law an explicit obligation of the authorities to provide meaningful and balanced information about the proposals put to referendum.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities, in consultation with disabled persons organizations, should take additional measures to ensure that accessibility and layout of polling stations are suitable for voters with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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