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2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the equality of the vote, the system of seat distribution should be reviewed to address the disproportion in the ratio of citizens to parliamentary mandates.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
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
Consideration should be given to revising the system of determining mandates to ensure equality of opportunity between independent and political party candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
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 provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections, the government is encouraged to ensure broad guarantees for fundamental rights and freedoms and the independence of the judiciary. Legislation should be amended to be consistent with fundamental freedoms of association, assembly, expression and electoral rights and be adopted in an inclusive and public consultative manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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
Authorities should consider a review of the eligibility requirements for candidates and the provisions on restoration of candidacy rights, to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the threshold to return the electoral deposit.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Voters and electoral contestants should be provided with conditions that enable them to promote political platforms and debate public affairs freely and should not be subject to pressure or intimidation. Any instances and allegations of pressure or intimidation should be thoroughly investigated and, if appropriate, prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with international obligations on freedom of expression, including the decriminalization of related offences. In addition, all media-related cases should be dealt with by the respective institutions in compliance with Article 10 of the ECHR on freedom of expression and relevant ECtHR case law.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
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
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In handling disputes, the SBE should increase its efforts to exercise its authority to oversee and ensure the fairness of the electoral process. The legislation could be amended to provide the SBE with sufficient resources including legal experts, to enable it to effectively implement its responsibilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Türkiye
2015
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for an effective means of redress, the Constitution and legislation should be amended to establish a right to judicial review of SBE decisions and inactions. Appropriate deadlines to address election-related disputes should be established to ensure timely remedy. In addition, the Constitutional Court should have jurisdiction in cases against the SBE concerning alleged violations of fundamental rights and freedoms.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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
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
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