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2015
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introduce stricter requirements to qualify for mobile voting and further detail the procedures to safeguard the integrity of the election process. Identified shortcomings and malpractices with the administration of homebound voting should be addressed during training of election staff and adequately followed up by the authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to extending the composition of the MSB to include representatives of private media and the BAJ to reinforce its independence and instil public confidence in the impartiality of its work. The MSB should be mandated and sufficiently resourced to conduct consistent monitoring of media campaign coverage to more effectively fulfil its role.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
Belarus
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to ensuring a more balanced MSB membership by including private media professionals and additional civil society representatives. The MSB should be mandated and sufficiently resourced to conduct comprehensive media monitoring during the election campaign so as to more effectively fulfil its role.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
In view of ensuring transparent dispute resolution, the election administration could consider reviewing complaints in open sessions and include the concerned parties. In addition, the CEC should consider publishing general information on applications and complaints on its website in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Belarus
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In view of enhancing the transparency of dispute resolution, complaints and appeals should be reviewed by election commissions and courts in the presence of the concerned parties and decisions should be published in a timely manner. All judicial proceedings should be public.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the integrity of the voting process, authorities should consider more robust security measures such as numbered ballot box seals, uniform translucent ballot boxes, ballot papers with safety features, and unique PEC stamps.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should ensure equal conditions for signature collection for candidate registration. In line with good electoral practice, the number of supporting signatures could be reduced and all signatures should be subject to verification in a transparent and objective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Belarus
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reducing the requisite number of supporting signatures for registration, introducing clear and reasonable criteria for verification, and ensuring equal conditions for signature collection. Consideration could also be given to introducing an alternative requirement, such as a reasonable financial deposit that is refunded if the candidate obtains a certain amount of votes.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should reconsider the mechanism of appointment of CEC members to ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place for its independence and impartiality and to improve public confidence in the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Belarus
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The mechanism of CEC formation should be reconsidered to provide sufficient safeguards for its independence and impartiality and to enhance public confidence in the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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