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2018
EOM
Presidential
To prevent the possible dissemination of hate speech and xenophobia, regulations on acceptable speech during an election campaign should be enhanced. Relevant authorities should be in a position to review potential cases of hate speech and where appropriate, apply sanctions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Second Round Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure efficient oversight and transparency of campaign finance, the law should envisage expedited deadlines for the SAO to address campaign finance violations and publish its conclusions and clearly regulate cooperation with other authorities to facilitate timely access to relevant information.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Decisions and legal opinions of the media regulator should be publicly available. Decisions on sanctions should be discussed during public sessions, providing the media outlet with the opportunity to present their views. The legal status of any official communication with broadcasters should be clearly defined.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework for electoral dispute resolution should be reviewed to simplify the complaints procedures and eliminate restrictions on standing. Everyone whose electoral rights have been violated should be entitled to lodge a complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Election commissions and courts should refrain from an overly formalistic interpretation of the law and give due consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to an effective remedy. Election commissions and courts should apply the law in a consistent manner to ensure legal certainty.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post First Round Developments
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure that voters cast their ballot free of fear of retribution, consideration could be given to introducing a campaign silence period and an appropriate perimeter around polling stations forbidding campaigning and tracking of voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, the Election Code should be amended to regulate all aspects of possible second round contests.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Second Round Legal Framework
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The selection procedures and criteria for the recruitment of lower-level commission members could be further elaborated in legislation and by the CEC, including more time for selection and in a more open and inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The blanket denial of voting rights of persons recognized by a court to lack legal capacity on the grounds of mental disability and who require inpatient care should be reconsidered.
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 implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing a secure mechanism to permit voting by persons who will be away from their official registered address on election day, especially if such persons are in country. Consideration could also be given to providing voters the opportunity to temporarily change their voting address within a limited timeframe.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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