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Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
In line with good practice, the public and state-affiliated media should guarantee impartial and balanced editorial coverage of the campaign activities and referendum options.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Criminal Code should be amended in order to provide clear definition of what constitutes “incitement of national, racial, religious or interregional enmity”, limiting prosecution only to cases that incite discrimination, hostility or violence, as defined in the ICCPR. Limits for damages asserted in defamation and libel cases should be introduced, taking into consideration only actual harm proven by the plaintiff.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Considerations could be given to allot free time and organize debates on all state-funded broadcasters, as required by the law. The format of the debates should facilitate actual interaction between contestants, as required by the CEC regulation. The candidates should not be legally prevented from criticizing their opponents during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Campaign finance regulations, including on expenditure limits and reporting, could be extended to third parties that are involved in the campaign to ensure transparency and accountability.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework should be reviewed to address identified shortcomings through an inclusive and consultative process and in a timely manner. In particular, the law should be amended to include clear prohibitions and effective sanctions against the misuse of public resources. Consideration should be given to making vote-buying a criminal offence that is a matter of public prosecution. Public sector employees should be shielded from pressure and intimidation. Procedures for establishing campaign violations should be clarified and a system of proportionate sanctions developed, with cancellation of a candidate’s registration possible only as an extraordinary measure for the most serious violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Accreditation requirements for media outlets in order to “participate in the election campaign” should be abolished.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should undertake efforts to create equal opportunities for all candidates. In particular, the rules for state officials in relation to the election campaign should be clarified, and penalties be increased for misuse of public resources. Furthermore, in line with the legislation, officials should avoid taking actions and making statements in favour of or detrimental to certain candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to banning the broadcasting of campaign material within news and current affairs programmes. Additionally, consideration could be given to require that paid political content is clearly and constantly identified as such. This would decrease the potential for confusion of voters regarding the nature of the content.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Although limiting the number of parliamentary seats a party can obtain may be viewed as a transitory provision to help build a pluralistic political environment, its long-term inclusion in the law should be carefully reviewed. The regional threshold could be reconsidered as it may compromise the principles of a proportional representation system based on a single nationwide constituency.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Additional efforts are needed to address the issue of vote-buying, both through voter education and prosecutions, in order to enhance confidence in the electoral process. Consideration should be given to make vote-buying a criminal offence that is a matter of public prosecution. A concrete and genuine commitment from political parties to condemn vote-buying practices could be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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