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Uzbekistan
2023
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the integrity of election results, the CEC should publish on its website election results disaggregated by polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election day
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
To provide for a genuinely pluralistic environment, the legal framework on the freedom of political and civic association, peaceful assembly and expression should be reviewed, and lawmakers should ensure that any restrictions on the exercise of these rights be clearly prescribed by law and imposed only when necessary, in line with democratic principles. In line with international standards, the reform process should be inclusive, ensure public discussion and should be completed well in advance of the next elections.
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:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
The legislative and administrative requirements and procedures for the registration of political parties should be revised to respect and encourage pluralism and freedom of association. Registration of political parties should be carried out strictly on the basis of objective and transparent criteria and be subject to judicial remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate and Party Registration
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should ensure a clear separation between state and party in practice. An effective sanctioning mechanism against the misuse of administrative resources should be established and implemented.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
Defamation and libel should be clearly defined in the law. To comply with international standards, criminal provisions for defamation should be repealed in favour of civil remedies designed to restore the reputation harmed. Any fines imposed should be proportionate and should not infringe on freedom of speech and the freedom to express an opinion. The legal framework should not provide public officials with greater protection nor establish high penalties for statements directed at them.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
Restrictions on candidacy based on residency, language proficiency, disabilities and affiliation to a political party should be reviewed in line with international standards and commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate and Party Registration
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
In order to strengthen the integrity of the voter registration and of the polling process, additions to the voter list on election day should only be permitted in accordance with clearly defined rules, subject to judicial or administrative control, with effective safeguards against multiple voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards, the blocking of websites should not serve as a tool to control content, restrict the flow of information across borders, or as a sanction in response to critical coverage. Websites should only be blocked, based on objective and transparent criteria defined in law. Possible limitations should be content-specific, while general bans of whole websites should be avoided. The websites in question and the general public should be informed when such blockings are in place and provided with an opportunity to appeal.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
The relevant legislation should be amended to allow for citizen election observation by independent non-governmental civil society organizations.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Uzbekistan
2021
EOM
Presidential
The procedures and criteria for the appointment of commissioners could be specified with the aim to strengthen the independence of the PECs, including from the Mahalla committees. To ensure consistent application of the election procedures, standardized training for all PEC members should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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