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Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To comply fully with international standards, the legislation should be revised and implemented in a manner which ensures a meaningful exercise of the right to peaceful assemblies, including those of a political nature and during elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions on candidacy rights of individuals with dual citizenship should be reviewed, in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Party and Candidate Registration
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
A clear and detailed set of criteria for checking support signatures and for recording the results of such checks should be developed, so that the process is exact, accountable, and not subject to interpretation. Decisions to accept and reject candidates should be well-grounded and reasoned.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties should consider internal measures to promote equal participation of women and men in senior positions within party structures and integrate gender issues into their platforms. The authorities should consider possible legislative measures, which would facilitate a more balanced participation of women and men in political and public life, especially at the senior and decision-making levels.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Developments
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing public-sector employees, students and others to participate in campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international good practice, the meaningful possibility for corrections of omissions in nomination documents by contestants should be ensured by law and in practice. Consideration could be given to exploring measures to further facilitate candidate registration process and increase the integrity of the process, including electronic submission of candidacy nomination documents and voter support signatures and giving voters the opportunity to verify if their signatures are on lists of support signatures.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Party and Candidate Registration
Azerbaijan
2018
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The Election Code should be amended to allow voters to sign in support of multiple candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to publishing preliminary and final financial reports of all candidates on the CEC website in order to enhance the public’s right of access to information of public interest. In order to increase transparency and ensure informed choice of voters, consideration could be given to also requiring publication of income and asset declarations of all registered candidates prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Political parties should be encouraged to facilitate women’s political advancement, increase visibility of women during electoral campaigns, and mainstream a gender perspective into party programmes. As temporary special measures, the authorities could consider introducing incentives for political parties to take such steps.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Azerbaijan
2024
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure inclusiveness, registration of prospective candidates should be carried out objectively, transparently and be subject to effective judicial control. Authorities should take necessary measures to ensure that candidate nomination and registration is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution and in an environment where fundamental freedoms are fully respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Party and Candidate Registration
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