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2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to address past and present OSCE/ODIHR recommendations and bring it closer in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations for democratic elections. Legislative reforms should be undertaken well in advance of elections, through open and inclusive consultations between all election stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amending the legislation to ensure cross-party participation in the NEC in the period between the calling of new elections and the point at which all registered national lists have the opportunity for their appointed delegates to take up membership in the NEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal suffrage, voter registration and voting procedures for out of country voters should be made uniform for all citizens abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions on voting rights for prisoners and ex-prisoners should be reviewed to ensure that any limitation is proportionate to the crime committed and clearly outlined in the law. Similarly, the courts’ current practice of depriving nearly all people convicted of a crime of their suffrage rights for a period longer than their prison sentence should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase perceptions of impartiality of lower-level election commissions, members should be selected through open and transparent recruitment, based on clear criteria.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections and conditions that enable full and equal participation for all election stakeholders, parliament should review the broader legal framework for compliance with international obligations and standards pertinent to fundamental, rights and freedoms that underpin a democratic election, including on judicial independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international obligations, restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed or be decided on a case by case basis, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration could supplement its general voter information with activities targeting marginalized groups that may be vulnerable to pressure or coercion.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the use of cardinal status for election law provisions. To enhance legal certainty and contribute to consistent application of the election legislation, the National Election Commission could be empowered to adopt binding regulations. In addition, the Supreme Court could consider exercising its power to issue key uniformity decisions with respect to the application of election-related legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As a permanent body responsible for the overall conduct of elections, the NEC should anticipate and address potentially unclear provisions in the law as early as possible in the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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