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Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance transparency, the CEC should be legally required to publish the total number of voters registered prior to and on election day, and the data could be disaggregated by PEC and gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources to ensure an equitable campaign environment.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency of campaign finance, consideration could be given to provide disaggregated data, such as a breakdown of income and expenses, in the candidates’ financial reports. Additional consideration could be given to include requirements for disclosure of the owners and sources of funding of legal entities and not-for-profit organisations that donate funds to candidates and parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Media outlets should be free to establish their own editorial policies. To facilitate citizens’ access to impartial, critical and analytical information, including when activities of officials are covered, concrete steps should be taken to ensure the editorial and financial independence of state and public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The CEC or an independent oversight body, mandated to monitor the media during the campaign, should take effective action against those violating the law, including inequitable and biased coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Practical aspects of the organization of voting should be reviewed to ensure the secrecy of the vote, as provided by OSCE commitments and the law. PEC members should inform voters of their right and obligation to secrecy and the significance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during training of election commissions and in voter education materials. Consideration could be given to introducing translucent ballot boxes.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
To further promote universal suffrage, authorities could continue their efforts and take necessary measures to facilitate unrestricted access to polling stations for voters with reduced mobility.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance transparency of the process, procedures for counting should be strictly followed and implemented. Training efforts for PEC members could be intensified, with a particular focus on counting procedures and completion of protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the legal framework for the elections, especially with respect to the complex and restrictive procedures for candidate registration, campaigning, and media coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should align legislation concerning the freedoms of association, assembly and expression with international standards. The authorities should not interpret the law to limit the basic rights and freedoms provided for by the Constitution and international standards.
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
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