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Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the legal framework for the elections, especially with respect to the complex and restrictive procedures for candidate registration, campaigning, and media coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should align legislation concerning the freedoms of association, assembly and expression with international standards. The authorities should not interpret the law to limit the basic rights and freedoms provided for by the Constitution and international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should demonstrate full respect of fundamental freedoms and ensure equal opportunities for all citizens as foreseen by the legislation. A competitive political environment which could result in viable political alternatives is of crucial importance.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media outlets should be free in establishing their own editorial policies. Concrete steps should be taken to strengthen editorial and financial independence of the state and public media to facilitate citizens’ access to pluralistic information.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to decriminalizing libel and insult of state officials as well as repealing legislation placing disproportionate limitations on free speech and expression, including on the Internet.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and commitments, the legislation should guarantee non-partisan citizen observers the opportunity to independently scrutinize the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observers
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance trust in the electoral dispute resolution process the authorities should thoroughly investigate all cases of election violations, and perpetrators, including election commission members who participate in or tolerate such malpractices, should be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties could be encouraged to promote gender equality and take resolute actions to put forward gender-balanced candidate lists, to increase visibility of female candidates during election campaigns and to integrate gender issues into their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions on voter and candidate rights should be reviewed to ensure their proportionality. Restrictions on candidate rights for people with dual citizenship, residency permit in another state, or expunged criminal record should be removed. Restrictions on electoral blocs could be lifted. In line with international obligations, restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed, whilst necessary support mechanisms to exercise the right to vote should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to increase the integrity and public confidence in the electoral process, the election administration should be guided by the law and principles of transparency, impartiality and independence foreseen in the law. Additional and effective safeguards should be considered to ensure full impartiality and independence of election commissions from state and local government authorities and to prevent misuse of administrative resources for partisan ends, as required by the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the candidate registration procedures, including by lowering the number of required supporting signatures for self-nominated candidates to comply with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The reasons for invalidating signatures should be reconsidered as they unduly limit the right of voters to support prospective candidates. It is recommendable to allow for the submission of a higher number of excess signatures and to verify as many signatures as necessary in order to determine whether the number of valid signatures meets the required threshold.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities, political parties and candidates should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources to ensure an equitable campaign environment.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to increasing the transparency of campaign finance and accountability, including through requiring the reports to comprise detailed breakdown of incomes and expenses and preferably using standardized templates.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to the establishment of an independent oversight body, mandated to oversee free, equal and fair access to state-controlled broadcasters.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to liberalizing the contestants’ campaign in the media, requiring equitable rather than equal media coverage, and reassessing the relevance of the legal obligations for state media to cover the activities of state officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to obliging media to identify the party-sponsored airtime/space in the media in a clear manner to allow voters to be aware of the paid nature of the programme.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC could consider conducting its own media monitoring during election campaigns in order to identify inequitable and biased coverage of the campaign and to take effective action against those violating the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be amended to provide for the observation of the entire electoral process by all observers. Observers should enjoy unimpeded access to all levels of election administration at all times.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observers
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC should consider posting on its website information on applications and complaints, as well as the relevant decisions and responses, in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The practical aspects of the organization of voting should be reviewed to ensure the secrecy of the vote, as provided by OSCE commitments and the law. The significance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during training of election commissions and in voter education materials.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further promote universal suffrage, authorities should take necessary measures to facilitate unrestricted access of voters with reduced mobility to polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal safeguards against possible fraud need to be strictly adhered to by the PECs. The counting procedures and completion of results protocols should be conducted transparently, as foreseen by the law and in a manner conducive to a meaningful observation of the process. Training efforts for PEC members should be intensified, with a particular focus on voting and counting procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
A comprehensive legal reform should be considered to ensure that any restrictions on fundamental freedoms have the character of exceptions, are proportionate with a legitimate aim and be imposed only when necessary in a democratic society. The authorities should refrain from interpreting the legislation in a restrictive manner which limits constitutionally guaranteed fundamental freedoms of assembly and expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Additional and effective safeguards could be considered to ensure full impartiality and independence of election commissions. Further consideration could be given to provide more balanced representation of eligible political parties in election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The blanket disenfranchisement 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. Restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed, whilst necessary support mechanisms to exercise the right to vote should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Restrictions on the right to stand which conflict with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards should be removed from the legal framework. Consideration should be given to simplifying the candidate registration procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should take decisive action to prevent pressure on voters in elections. Cases of alleged coercion should be thoroughly and effectively investigated and individuals responsible prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should demonstrate full respect for fundamental freedoms during the campaign. The right of all electoral stakeholders to express their views, including campaigning for boycott, and peaceful assembly, should be respected as foreseen by the Constitution and the legislation and as required by paragraph 9.1 and 9.2 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen Document.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to establishing an independent oversight body, mandated to oversee free, impartial and fair access to state-controlled broadcasters.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The procedure for examination of applications and complaints by the CEC could be revised, with the aim of increasing the transparency of the process. The CEC should consider posting on its website information on applications and complaints, as well as the relevant decisions and responses in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards and commitments, the legislation should be amended to guarantee independent and non-partisan citizen observation of the entire electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should undertake electoral reform in a timely manner in order to simplify and clarify ambiguous provisions of the electoral legislation, especially with regard to candidate registration, campaigning, and media coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance transparency, the CEC should be legally required to publish the total number of voters registered prior to and on election day, and the data could be disaggregated by PEC and gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources to ensure an equitable campaign environment.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency of campaign finance, consideration could be given to provide disaggregated data, such as a breakdown of income and expenses, in the candidates’ financial reports. Additional consideration could be given to include requirements for disclosure of the owners and sources of funding of legal entities and not-for-profit organisations that donate funds to candidates and parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Media outlets should be free to establish their own editorial policies. To facilitate citizens’ access to impartial, critical and analytical information, including when activities of officials are covered, concrete steps should be taken to ensure the editorial and financial independence of state and public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The CEC or an independent oversight body, mandated to monitor the media during the campaign, should take effective action against those violating the law, including inequitable and biased coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Practical aspects of the organization of voting should be reviewed to ensure the secrecy of the vote, as provided by OSCE commitments and the law. PEC members should inform voters of their right and obligation to secrecy and the significance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during training of election commissions and in voter education materials. Consideration could be given to introducing translucent ballot boxes.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
To further promote universal suffrage, authorities could continue their efforts and take necessary measures to facilitate unrestricted access to polling stations for voters with reduced mobility.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance transparency of the process, procedures for counting should be strictly followed and implemented. Training efforts for PEC members could be intensified, with a particular focus on counting procedures and completion of protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day