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2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression and in accordance with Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), authorities should refrain from undue interference into the right of freedom of expression, to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
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
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the legal framework to have the public broadcaster, TRT, provide more editorial coverage of campaign activities and candidate programmes, in a fair and impartial manner to enhance the ability of voters to make an informed choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for an effective means of redress, the Constitution and legislation should be amended to provide a right to judicial review of SBE decisions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections, the government is encouraged to ensure broad guarantees for fundamental rights and freedoms in the drafting of a new constitution. This process should take place in an inclusive public consultative manner. Legislation should be consistent with fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, and expression, and electoral rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
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 and Electoral System
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the requirements for political parties to participate in elections, loosening restrictions on political party platforms, tightening the framework for dissolution of parties and allowing the formation of party blocs to further strengthen fundamental freedoms and increase pluralism.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the pluralism and representativeness of the parliament, consideration could be given to lowering the threshold for parties to qualify for seat allocation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revising the constitutional and legal framework to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and of the election administration, which would also serve to increase public trust in the election administration.
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:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency and confidence in the electoral process, provisions for printing and distribution of ballots per BBC should be revised and clearly defined in the Law on Basic Provisions, and should include adequate safeguards to account for any surplus ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the transparency of the election administration, meetings of electoral boards should be open to media and observers, and all regulations and decisions could be made publicly available including on the SBE website in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration could consider implementing comprehensive and standardized training for all BBC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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