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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
Early election
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:
9
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
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
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The legal framework should be revised to align it with international standards on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of defamation and libel, the abolition of special protection for the honour of public officials, including the president, the elimination of criminal prosecution for spreading false information, and the liberalization of anti-terrorism laws and their application.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
To increase public confidence in the work of the referendum administration, the SBE could consider measures to enhance transparency, including promptly publishing all decisions, including those on complaints and appeals, making board sessions open to observers and the media and publishing session agendas in advance.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Administration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
It is recommended that the eligibility requirements for presidential candidates and the provisions on restitution of candidacy rights be reviewed and amended to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the current provision requiring nominees to have support from members of parliament to broaden the opportunity for independent candidates to contest presidential elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework should be reviewed and amended in line with past OSCE/ODIHR recommendations to address substantive gaps and to enhance its clarity. The SBE should adopt regulations that sufficiently supplement all aspects of the election legislation to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive electoral legal framework.
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
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
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Any restrictions on access to online content should be based on precise and exhaustive legal grounds and conform to the principles of necessity and proportionality, as outlined in international standards. The power to restrict access should rest exclusively with the judiciary. A register of any blocked websites or social network posts or accounts should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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