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Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to amending the legislation to ensure that the CEC is appointed in an inclusive and pluralistic manner with the aim of guaranteeing its independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to establishing uniform procedures of voter registration that would enable updates, revisions, cross checks, and the elimination of multiple entries in voter lists. Procedures for voter registration should be clearly detailed in the legislation and consistently implemented.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
In line with good electoral practice, the number of supporting signatures could be reduced and the restriction that citizens may sign for only one candidate could be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
The legal framework governing campaign finance should be reviewed to ensure that the principles of accountability and transparency of the electoral process are respected. Possible amendments could separate the regulation of general party and campaign financing, as well as clarify provisions on public and private financing, campaign contributions and campaign expenditure, campaign finance reporting and disclosure, oversight and monitoring.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
Legislation governing the media should be extensively reviewed and could be consolidated into one comprehensive law. Overall, the legal framework should provide for a truly independent regulatory body, and exhaustive and clear criteria for the denial of registration or the suspension of media outlets.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
Undue restrictions on freedom of expression should be eliminated from the legal framework in order to foster a free campaign environment and to ensure full respect for fundamental freedoms crucial to the conduct of democratic elections. The legal framework should be revised to decriminalize defamation and distribution of false information and replace it with reasonable and proportional civil responsibility.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
Comprehensive measures such as airtime allocation to female proxies and party activists by state media outlets could be considered, in order to promote women’s participation in the political process.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Uzbekistan
2015
LEOM
Presidential
The legal framework should be amended to provide the right to lodge a complaint to every voter, candidate or political party at any stage of the electoral process, specify a timeframe for submitting complaints and their consideration, and guarantee transparency and public access to complaint proceedings. Consideration could be given to prescribing this in a law rather than in sub-legal acts.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Uzbekistan
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should guarantee the right of individuals and groups to establish political parties, without undue legislative and practical restrictions.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Uzbekistan
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation governing fundamental rights and freedoms should be comprehensively revised to ensure that any restrictions comply with the principles of legality, legitimacy, necessity and proportionality in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices.
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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