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2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Detailed campaign finance reports clearly indicating the source and amounts of funds received should be available for public information and the audit of campaign finance reports should not be the subject of administrative discretion. The legislation should ensure that audits are conducted by an impartial and independent body and are subsequently published in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for freedom of expression in the campaign, the law should allow for printing and distribution of campaign materials without pre-approval of the election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance the scope of relevant political information available to the public and to promote a plurality of views, the state television should be transformed into a genuine public service broadcaster. To ensure their independence, funding of the State TV AzTV and of the Public Television ITV should be multi-sourced, and their management should be appointed by an independent body.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should include effective safeguards against the misuse of office by state and local officials, prohibit pressure on public employees, and provide for effective enforcement and proportionate sanctions for violations. Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that campaigning is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution and in an environment where fundamental freedoms are fully respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework for the media should be reviewed to guarantee and support freedom of expression in line with international standards. Criminal prosecution for libel and dissemination of information which is known to be false, as well as laws that provide special protection of the honour of public officials should be fully repealed in favour of civil remedies designed to restore the reputation harmed.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties should make efforts to facilitate women’s equal political advancement, increase visibility of women during electoral campaigns, and mainstream a gender perspective into party programmes, and provide further support to women’s participation in political life and party leadership.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards, websites should only be blocked based on objective and transparent criteria clearly defined in law. Possible limitations should be content-specific, while general bans of entire websites should be avoided. Website owners and the general public should be informed when such blockings occur in order to ensure they have an effective opportunity to appeal. A register of blocked websites should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and ensure access to information for voters, all campaign finance reports and income and asset declarations should be published on the website of the relevant election administration bodies in a timely manner. Equal campaign finance conditions, including with respect to opening of bank accounts and submission of reports, should apply to all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In order to uphold the principle of media pluralism during an election period, voters should be provided with a wide range of views, editorial election-related programs should not be limited or restricted, and the state broadcaster should be allowed to cover the election campaign in its news.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, the law should define oversight mechanisms, including auditing of finance reports and publication of the audit results in a timely manner, and guarantee that the oversight body is fully mandated and resourced to monitor campaign spending and thoroughly review campaign finance reports. The law should introduce a graduated system of proportionate, effective and dissuasive sanctions for non-compliance.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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