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Belarus
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to developing a centralized, computerized, and publicly available voter register, in line with data protection regulations. The number of voters per polling station should be made public to contribute to transparency and accountability. In line with good practice, a legal deadline for voter registration prior to election day could be introduced, with additional entries permitted in accordance with clearly defined legal requirements subject to judicial control.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Prior to election day, voters should be able to inspect the voter register and request changes to their information. The final voter lists should be published along with disaggregated information. Observers and candidate representatives should be given access to voter lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Belarus
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance inclusiveness and transparency, the Election Code should provide clear and reasonable criteria and mechanisms for candidate registration. Minor inaccuracies in candidates’ financial declarations should not lead to automatic disqualification and candidates should be provided an opportunity to correct minor or technical mistakes in their applications.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
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
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal suffrage rights, restrictions on the right to stand of individuals with criminal record should be reviewed. Such restrictions should be proportional to the crime committed. The law should clearly define permanent residence for the purpose of candidacy.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
A legal deadline for voter registration prior to election day could be introduced, with additional entries permitted only in accordance with clearly defined legal requirements subject to judicial control.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Voter 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
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal and administrative measures should be taken to ensure equal conditions for signature collection and verification. Consideration should be given to reducing the requisite number of supporting signatures for candidate registration and allowing access to observe the signature verification process.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The 10-year residency requirement for persons who are otherwise eligible to stand for election should be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
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
Authorities should ensure a clear separation of the State and candidate as well as guarantee equal treatment of contestants before the law. Campaigning should take place without abuse of official position, pressured involvement of employees, or support from state-owned enterprises or state-subsidized associations.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Belarus
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The right to free assembly should be respected in relation to all electoral and political stakeholders before, during and after elections are held. The authorities should remove fees for holding any public events.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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