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2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Political parties and candidates should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan election observation. The CEC should consider introducing a mechanism to prevent the misuse of citizen observation by political actors.
Recommendation # in final report:
34
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Practical measures could be implemented in polling stations to strengthen the secrecy of the vote, such as introducing and enforcing mandatory folding of ballot papers.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to simplifying closing, counting and reconciliation procedures. Computer-facilitated protocol preparation could be introduced, thereby reducing the number of protocols returned for minor clerical mistakes. The CEC should ensure timely publication of preliminary polling station-level election results, in line with international standards. Consideration could be given to adapting and using the CEC’s ‘Vybory’ information-analytical system for local elections
Recommendation # in final report:
36
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Additional measures should be taken to further facilitate the autonomous access and participation of voters with disabilities. In doing so, the principles of universal design and reasonable accommodation should be followed wherever possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
37
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Practical aspects of the tabulation process could be rearranged, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night and allow for the simultaneous processing of several PECs, while at the same time ensuring the transparency of the process. Alternatively, the law could be changed to allow for a phased receipt of PEC protocols to avoid queues at TECs, while at the same time safeguarding protocols and related documents prior to delivery.
Recommendation # in final report:
38
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
In order to ensure stability and safeguard the independence of the election administration, deadlines, as well as provisions on clear and restrictive grounds, could be introduced for replacements of TEC and PEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The law should establish clear grounds and procedures for the invalidation of results based on objective criteria and limited to cases of serious offences affecting election results, or circumstances making it impossible to establish the will of the voters. Provisions establishing arbitrary percentages of acceptable levels of fraud should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Post-Election Day Developments
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Independent candidates should be allowed to stand for elections at all levels of local councils in line with the OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards, including those obliging participating States to facilitate the participation of national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Essential safeguards for the public service broadcaster’s editorial independence and financial autonomy should be established. Special attention should be paid to the financial sustainability and legal status of the NTRC’s regional branches.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Political parties and candidates should have equal opportunity for representation on election commissions. Preferential rules that put certain parties at an advantage could be reconsidered. The CEC may consider using random distribution and allocation of members to eligible nominating subjects, possibly with the use of special software developed for this purpose.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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