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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
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
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that election campaigning be conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution, and undertake effective campaign oversight by conducting thorough investigations into all campaign-related offences. Campaign regulations should be fully adhered to and perpetrators prosecuted for applicable criminal and administrative offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
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
Authorities should implement mechanisms to ensure a clear separation between the State and party to prevent candidates from using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes. In addition, an effective sanctioning mechanism against the misuse of administrative resources should be established.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression and media freedom. All media related cases should be dealt with in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
As previously recommended, the authorities should refrain from applying anti-terrorism legislation to prosecute journalists based solely on the content of their reporting. Defamation, libel, and insult of state officials should be decriminalized. Media outlets should be able to operate free from intimidation or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
To ensure voters are able to vote free from intimidation and fear of retribution, the police presence in and around polling stations should be limited to ensuring public order and safety. In line with good international practice, only the BBC chairperson should have authority to call the law enforcement officers into the polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day and Announcement of Results
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The constitutional safeguard that prohibits amendments to election legislation to be applied to elections within one year from adoption should be adhered to in line with international good practice. In addition, any amendments to the legal framework should be adopted in an inclusive manner, including public consultation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
To provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections, constitutional and legislative reform should ensure broad guarantees for fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and electoral rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
To ensure equality of the vote, the system of seat distribution should be reviewed to address the disproportion of the ratio of voters to parliamentary mandates.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System
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