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Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The parliament should fully implement ECtHR decisions on prisoner voting rights. Furthermore, the ban on voting rights for conscripts and cadets should be repealed to bring the Constitution in line with international obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider a review of the eligibility requirements for candidates and the provisions on restoration of candidacy rights, to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the threshold to return the electoral deposit.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
To have consistent implementation of electoral legislation and procedures, the SBE should provide guidance and training for lower level election bodies.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
As previously recommended, the voting rights of students in military schools and conscripts should be reinstated and restrictions on prisoners’ voting rights should be proportionate to the crime committed. The election legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of CRPD to ensure full voting rights for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
To enhance the integrity and public confidence in the process, authorities should implement safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the State and parties, and prevent public officials, including the president, from using the advantage of their office for campaigning purposes. Civil society and professional associations should be permitted to conduct civic education activities on referendum proposals.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
The authorities should consider developing safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the State and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes, as required by paragraph 5.4 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen document. Moreover, public officials should refrain from misusing their public positions and of state resources for partisan ends.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider review of the eligibility requirements for parliamentary candidates and the provisions on restitution of candidacy rights to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the provision on electoral deposits to establish a reasonable threshold for their return.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Voters and electoral contestants should be provided with conditions that enable them to promote political platforms and debate public affairs freely and should not be subject to pressure or intimidation. Any instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be thoroughly investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
In line with international standards and good practice, the requirements on eligibility of political parties to contest the elections should be less restrictive. Once a party is registered, requirements for eligibility to run should be minimal.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Party and Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration could be given to introducing temporary special legislative measures to promote women candidates, including gender quotas and requirements for placing women in winnable positions. Additionally, political parties should consider taking voluntary measures to promote greater participation of women in their parties, including to assess the barriers to women’s participation, and address all forms of gender-based discrimination.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Party and Candidate Registration
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