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Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amend the Election Code and broaden the eligibility criteria for receiving free airtime with a view to create a more level-playing field and ensure equitable access of political parties to public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency and accountability, election commissions should conduct all substantive work in an open manner and ensure effective access of observers to their decision-making process. The Election Code should be amended to require all decisions and the minutes of sessions of the CEC and ConECs be published online in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should set precise and exhaustive grounds for blocking the websites in order to clearly distinguish prohibited materials from political and other information of public interest and provide guarantees against its arbitrary application. The power to restrict access to websites should rest exclusively with the judiciary. Court hearings and decisions on blockage should be public, and a registry of any blocked websites should be publicly available.
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Measures and mechanisms to increase the number of women as chairpersons and members of election commissions should be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of public ITV should be further strengthened, including by ensuring impartial editorial practices, especially in news programmes. The introduction of a broadcast fee, as prescribed by the Law on Public Broadcaster, should be implemented.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should fully respect the right to peaceful assembly and act with the presumption in favour of holding such assemblies. Law enforcement agencies should implement a human rights-based approach to policing assemblies, and all measures applied should be legal and proportionate.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Developments
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should ensure the election campaign is conducted in an atmosphere free from intimidation and fear of retribution. The authorities and political parties should refrain from coercing candidates, public-sector employees, students and others to participate in campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The timeframe for resolving candidate registration disputes should be reviewed to ensure timely remedy and equal opportunities to campaign. Decisions on all election-related complaints should be reasoned and indicate the further remedy available. All parties involved should have an effective opportunity to be present during hearings.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties should consider internal measures to promote equal participation of women and men in senior positions within party structures and integrate gender issues into their platforms. The authorities should consider possible legislative measures, which would facilitate a more balanced participation of women and men in political and public life, especially at the senior and decision-making levels.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Developments
Azerbaijan
2020
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework should be revised sufficiently in advance of the next elections and through a genuine participatory and consultative process, to bring it in line with international obligations and standards for democratic elections, guarantee fundamental rights and freedoms, eliminate gaps and address previous ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations as well as rulings of the ECtHR.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
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