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Latvia
2014
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to providing a broader voter education in minority languages to reach out to national minority voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Latvia
2014
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The transparency of the information system BALSIS would be enhanced by providing accredited observers with meaningful access to key stages of its setup and its operation, as well as documentation about the system.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Latvia
2014
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the manner of selecting the members of the NEMMC with a view to protecting the body from possible political interference.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Latvia
2014
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be clarified and provide formal complaint mechanisms within the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Latvia
2014
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to set specific time limits for appeals of election administration and court decisions on all aspects of the electoral process in order to ensure effective means of redress.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Latvia
2018
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The blanket restriction of candidacy rights of citizens who have committed an intentional crime, irrespective of its gravity, is disproportionate and should be revised. The law should be amended to remove the life-ban for those who have committed a crime in a state of mental disorder.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Latvia
2018
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consistent with prior ODIHR recommendations, the authorities should review the need to maintain restrictions on candidate eligibility based on prior political affiliation or occupation. Any criteria on eligibility of candidates should be objective, proportionate, and clearly provided for by law.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Latvia
2018
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The restriction on the registration of parties which were created less than one year prior to elections should be revised.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Latvia
2018
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To comply with international standards, criminal provisions for defamation should be repealed in favour of civil remedies and non-pecuniary measures designed to restore the reputation harmed.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Latvia
2018
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be clarified to provide for timely and effective review of election-related complaints and appeals, including within the election administration, and should be revised to eliminate restrictions on the standing of complainants.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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