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Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Consideration could be given to introducing a system that provides for balanced representation of the proponents and opponents of proposed amendments in the referendum administration and allowing non-political party stakeholders to submit nominations.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Administration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To ensure a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections, the government is encouraged to resume the drafting of a new constitution, which should broadly guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms, in an inclusive public consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Türkiye
2015
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:
11
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
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency in the election administration, meetings of electoral boards should be open to media and observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2018
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The constitutional safeguard that prohibits amendments to election legislation to be applied to elections within one year from adoption should be adhered to in line with international good practice. In addition, any amendments to the legal framework should be adopted in an inclusive manner, including public consultation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To provide for effective means of legal redress, including challenges to the final election results, the legal framework should be amended to provide for an opportunity to seek timely review of SEC decisions by an independent judicial body. The Constitutional Court should have jurisdiction over SEC decisions on alleged violations of constitutionally-protected rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Voting rights for military students and conscripts should be reinstated and other blanket restrictions on suffrage rights should be reconsidered. The election legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of the CRPD, to ensure the full voting rights of persons with mental disabilities, including the right to request assistance to vote from a person of their choice. Disenfranchisement of prisoners should be proportionate to the crime committed
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To fully guarantee the right to campaign in any language, it is recommended that Article 81 of the Law on Political Parties be repealed or harmonised with the Law on Basic Provisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revising the constitutional and legal framework to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and of the election administration, which would also serve to increase public trust in the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the overall understanding of the electoral process, the SBE could consider conducting a comprehensive voter information campaign, including in languages other than Turkish.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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