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2015
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to extending the composition of the MSB to include representatives of private media and the BAJ to reinforce its independence and instil public confidence in the impartiality of its work. The MSB should be mandated and sufficiently resourced to conduct consistent monitoring of media campaign coverage to more effectively fulfil its role.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The law should be amended to prescribe that every voter has the right to file complaints against all decisions, actions and inactions of the election administration resulting in an infringement of his/her electoral rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
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:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Measures should be taken to ensure unrestricted access of citizen and international observers to observe all aspects of the electoral process throughout, voting, counting and tabulation. Observers should have the right to familiarize themselves with the content of voter lists and receive a certified copy of the results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Citizen And International Observervation
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The system for early voting should be reviewed. If maintained, the same safeguards as on election day should apply, including the requirement for the PEC to be in quorum. Authorities could consider having a single protocol containing daily information, including the number of voters on the voter list, which would remain on public display in the polling station throughout early voting and until the end of the count.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Clear and transparent procedures for counting should be established and strictly implemented. Consideration should be given to announcing and displaying the choice on each ballot. The tallying of results and completion of results protocols should be conducted in an open manner that provides for meaningful observation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
To enhance transparency and accountability, results should be published and disaggregated by polling station, and include results from early voting separately for each candidate, the number of valid and invalid votes, votes cast against all candidates, and the number of spoiled ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should consider all allegations of serious violations and investigate them fully, bringing those who are proven to have been involved to justice.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Early Voting and Election Day
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The law should be amended to prescribe an exhaustive list of possible electoral violations and respective sanctions, which should be proportionate and dissuasive.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should reconsider the mechanism of appointment of CEC members to ensure that sufficient safeguards are in place for its independence and impartiality and to improve public confidence in the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Belarus
2015
EOM
Presidential
Detailed procedures for aspects left unregulated by the Electoral Code should be developed by the CEC to enhance accountability, inclusiveness, transparency, security and integrity of the process and to ensure clear and uniform rules for lower-level election commission.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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