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Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Measures should be taken to ensure unhindered access of citizen observers to the entire electoral process. Consideration should be given to removing restrictions on the possibility for citizen groups to attend commission meetings and observe the work of the election commissions before election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To achieve a competitive political environment, the authorities should demonstrate full respect for fundamental freedoms and ensure that contestants are able to promote political platforms and debate public affairs in an environment free from pressure or intimidation. Instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be promptly investigated by the relevant authorities and the perpetrators held accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework as well as legislation governing fundamental rights and freedoms should be reviewed to ensure compliance with international human rights obligations and standards for democratic elections. The legal reform should be preceded by an open and inclusive consultation process well in advance of the next elections. State bodies and the election administration should implement the laws in a manner that ensures the effective exercise of fundamental freedoms.
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To foster pluralism and ensure the exercise of freedom of association, the legislative and administrative requirements for the registration of political parties should be comprehensively revised. The authorities should discontinue practices of oversight that can be regarded as undue limitations on the freedom of association and intimidating to parties and their members.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Law on Media should be amended to align it with international standards on freedom of expression. In particular, excessive restrictions on the establishment, registration and funding of media outlets, including by foreign nationals and entities, as well as the state-managed system of registration and licensing of journalists should be repealed. Information on ownership and sources of funding of media outlets should be public.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To strengthen impartiality and effective independence of election administration and to ensure broad public confidence in their work, the appointment process for election commission members at all levels should be revised to prevent dominance by any single political party. Commissions should work as collegial bodies taking decisions in a manner that supports the perception of impartiality and political neutrality.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing temporary special measures to enhance the participation of women in public and political life, including gender quotas.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should ensure that political stakeholders are able to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed civil and political rights without unnecessary and disproportionate limitations and under equal conditions.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equality of the vote and in line with international standards and good practices, constituency delimitation should be conducted and reviewed periodically by an independent body, in an open and consultative manner and well in advance of the next elections. The CEC should ensure that the public is well-informed about the delineation of the constituencies through a comprehensive information campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and accountability, the election administration should proactively publicize information on its website, including all CEC and lower-level commission decisions, and ensure effective access to such information. The election commissions should conduct all substantive work in an open manner and sessions should be announced in advance, with relevant documentation published in a timely manner.
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
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