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Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
To increase public confidence in the work of the referendum administration, the SBE could consider measures to enhance transparency, including promptly publishing all decisions, including those on complaints and appeals, making board sessions open to observers and the media and publishing session agendas in advance.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Administration
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Consideration could be given to introducing a system that provides for balanced representation of the proponents and opponents of proposed amendments in the referendum administration and allowing non-political party stakeholders to submit nominations.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Administration
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Voting rights for military students and conscripts should be reinstated and other blanket restrictions on suffrage rights should be reconsidered. The election legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of the CRPD, to ensure the full voting rights of persons with mental disabilities, including the right to request assistance to vote from a person of their choice. Disenfranchisement of prisoners should be proportionate to the crime committed
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
To ensure an equitable campaign environment, consideration could be given to extending the more stringent campaign prohibitions, including on the misuse of administrative resources and official positions, to apply for the duration of the pre-referendum period.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
To enhance voters’ ability to make an informed choice and in accordance with international good practice, the state could consider providing impartial or balanced information on proposed amendments and their potential impact ahead of referendum day.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Authorities should undertake effective campaign oversight and conduct thorough investigations into all campaign-related offences, including interference in campaign activities, threats and intimidation, and the misuse of administrative resources. Campaign regulations should be fully enforced and perpetrators prosecuted for applicable criminal and administrative offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Referendum Campaign
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
In line with international good practice and previous OSCE/ODIHR and GRECO recommendations, authorities could consider establishing periodic, timely and transparent reporting of campaign income and expenditures, and require the timely publication of the reports. In addition, consideration could be given to enhancing the effectiveness of oversight, introducing campaign spending limits, and requiring the establishment of dedicated bank accounts for campaign-related transactions.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
The legal framework should be amended to bring it in line with OSCE commitments and international obligations to ensure full protection of the principle of freedom of speech and the press and to decriminalize defamation, libel, and insult of state officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
In line with the principle of equal opportunity, authorities could consider elaborating guarantees for equal access to public and private media for the proponents and opponents of the referendum, and for impartiality of their coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2017
LEOM
Referendum
Requirements for impartial coverage of the campaign by both public and private media must be fully enforceable. An appropriate body should be given the authority in law to oversee media coverage of the campaign with the power to apply sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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