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2016
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To prevent self-censorship and remove unjustified strain on the financial stability of the media, defamation should be decriminalized and proportional legal limitations of damages in civil libel cases should be introduced.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2019
EAM
Presidential
The Elections Act should be amended to introduce explicit mechanisms and legal procedures for resolution of election disputes within adequate timeframes.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Slovakia
2020
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To protect media freedom, defamation should be decriminalized and the provisions for the right of reply for politicians and public officials repealed.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be reviewed to provide adequate expedited deadlines for election disputes and clear guidelines for handling complaints by election administration bodies and other bodies. All election-related decisions by the SEC should be subject to judicial review.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Dispute Resolution
Slovakia
2024
EET
Presidential
Campaign-related violations should be promptly addressed, including through timely remedial action and the imposition of proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Slovakia
2016
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal provisions should be introduced to ensure full access to all stages of the electoral process to citizen and international observers, including accreditation arrangements.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Slovakia
2019
EAM
Presidential
To increase the consistency of electoral legal framework, State Election Commission could be mandated by law to issue consolidated regulations to further detail and interpret the Elections Act.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal framework
Slovakia
2020
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should provide more clarity to guarantee the resolution of election-related disputes within expedited timeframes. In addition, election administration bodies could consider producing standard operating procedures for handling complaints, including by PECs on election day, emphasizing the requirements for publication of reasoned decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should increase efforts to allocate adequate premises for polling stations that allow independent access for voters with physical disabilities. Additional measures should be considered, including the use of election materials in accessible formats and assistive tools in polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Slovakia
2024
EET
Presidential
Relevant authorities should develop, in co-operation with Roma organizations, long-term civic education and election awareness programmes to encourage meaningful and informed electoral participation by Roma voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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