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Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Efforts to improve the accuracy of voter lists should continue. An effective data exchange between election commissions and akimats should enable timely correction of records in the voter lists during a given electoral period.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter registration
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
Criminal provisions restricting the freedom of expression offline and online, including those related to insult and spreading of false information, should be repealed in favour of proportionate civil remedies designed to restore the reputation harmed. The use of non-pecuniary remedies should be prioritized.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Kazakhstan
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In line with the principle of transparency, the election administration at lower levels should consider opening their sessions to the public, political parties and the media and publishing the draft agendas in advance of relevant sessions.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kazakhstan
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Central Election Commission should continue its positive efforts and implement comprehensive education programmes for different groups of electoral stakeholders, including minority groups, young voters and voters with disabilities. In particular, it should cover such topics as the importance of voting by secret ballot and existing campaign and campaign finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kazakhstan
2015
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The blanket withdrawal of suffrage rights of citizens serving prison terms regardless of the severity of the crime committed should be reconsidered to ensure proportionality between the limitation imposed and the severity of the offense committed. The blanket restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons declared mentally incompetent should be removed or decided on a case-by-case basis, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kazakhstan
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The restriction of suffrage rights of citizens serving prison terms regardless of the severity of the crime committed should be reconsidered to ensure proportionality between the limitation imposed and the severity of the offense. Disenfranchisement of persons with mental disabilities should not be based on the blanket restriction but rather on a case-by-case consideration by the court, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kazakhstan
2019
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In an open consultation with all relevant stakeholders, a comprehensive review of the legal framework for elections should be undertaken to address identified gaps and inconsistencies. CEC regulations should adequately supplement the legal framework to ensure consistency in procedures implemented by lower-level commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kazakhstan
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to strengthen the integrity of voter registration, supplementary registration of voters on election day should only be permitted in accordance with clearly defined legal rules, subject to judicial or administrative control, with effective safeguards against multiple registrations.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter registration
Kazakhstan
2022
RAM
Referendum
The legislation should clearly specify jurisdiction over referendum results-related appeals and ensure the right to effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kazakhstan
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The blanket deprivation of suffrage rights of citizens serving a prison sentence and the restrictions on the basis of legal capacity should be reviewed in line with international obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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