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2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, the legal framework for elections should be reviewed, consolidated, and harmonized.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should clearly state under which conditions candidates might be withdrawn from the registered candidate lists after election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Post Election-Day Developments
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Having biometric identification as a requirement for voting and having in mind that an inclusive voter list is a precondition for exercising the right of universal suffrage, the authorities should undertake comprehensive efforts to encourage and facilitate the registration for all eligible voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to allow independent candidates to stand in parliamentary elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Additional efforts are needed to address the issue of vote-buying, both through voter education and prosecutions, in order to enhance confidence in the electoral process. Consideration should be given to make vote-buying a criminal offence that is a matter of public prosecution. A concrete and genuine commitment from political parties to condemn vote-buying practices could be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to banning the broadcasting of campaign material within news and current affairs programmes. Additionally, consideration could be given to require that paid political content is clearly and constantly identified as such. This would decrease the potential for confusion of voters regarding the nature of the content.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance campaign finance transparency, interim reports prior to election day could include information on the sources and amounts of contributions and the publication of final reports after the elections should be mandatory. The law could be amended to introduce effective, proportionate, and dissuasive sanctions for non-compliance and potential infringements.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Although limiting the number of parliamentary seats a party can obtain may be viewed as a transitory provision to help build a pluralistic political environment, its long-term inclusion in the law should be carefully reviewed. The regional threshold could be reconsidered as it may compromise the principles of a proportional representation system based on a single nationwide constituency.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The work of the election administration at all levels should be governed by the principle of transparency. All sessions and meetings of election commissions should be public. In line with previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, all election-related CEC decisions should be published in full and in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to adequate remuneration of all election officials, including TEC and PEC members to reflect their workload.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance public confidence and transparency of the functionality of ballot scanning equipment, the authorities could publish the relevant technical documentation. The authorities could also consider providing for public audits as well as formal certification of the equipment and software by independent organizations. Any audit and certification reports should be made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to lift the blanket restriction on the right to vote for prisoners.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Citizens should be made aware how their personal information is being stored, protected, and used. To achieve these goals, the authorities should regulate the access to and usage of citizens’ private data for specific and well-defined purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SRS should improve the address register and the system of allocation of voters to polling stations well before next elections. The division of competencies between the SRS and the CEC should be defined more clearly and the process of updating voter lists should be conducted in line with the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the law to ensure that deregistration of candidate lists and individual candidates respects the principle of proportionality and is based on clear legal grounds.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to publishing the final candidate lists and to making them available at polling stations on election day, in order to ensure the right of voters to know which candidates are standing for elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Special accreditation requirements for media outlets that wish to cover the campaign or publish political advertisements should be reconsidered as it creates additional obstacles for media, potentially limiting the amount of information available to voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The requirement for pre-approval of paid political advertisements by the CEC should be reconsidered as it gives the CEC excessive control over parties’ campaigns. Consideration could be given to introducing more effective sanctions for violations of the rules related to the content of paid political advertisement, as deregistration is a disproportionate sanction for minor campaign-related violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
State and public broadcasters should make greater efforts in its news and current affairs programmes to provide impartial and balanced editorial coverage of the campaign activities of candidates. Having such information in news and current affairs programmes would help voters to make informed choices.
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be amended to guarantee a timely and effective remedy for complaints related to voter registration, including short deadlines, clear competencies and procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Complaints submitted to election commissions should be processed and resolved through transparent procedures that safeguard the right to an effective remedy. Further efforts should be undertaken to ensure adequate training of election officials and judges to deal with complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration should follow all established counting procedures and address procedural mistakes and omissions noted during the reconciliation procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to adopting comprehensive instructions and to conducting relevant training on all electoral procedures. Such instructions and training should focus equally on the handling of technical equipment and on the duties to be performed by election commission members during the opening of polling stations, voting, the vote count, and the tabulation of results.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to further enhance the transparency, the CEC could publish on its website detailed preliminary and official election results in an aggregated format and by polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Post Election-Day Developments
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The state should guarantee the right to a free and secret ballot. Any form of pressure to disclose how voters intend to vote or how they voted should be prevented. It should not be possible to associate a voter and her/his vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should undertake efforts to create equal opportunities for all candidates. In particular, the rules for state officials in relation to the election campaign should be clarified, and penalties be increased for misuse of public resources. Furthermore, in line with the legislation, officials should avoid taking actions and making statements in favour of or detrimental to certain candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework on political and campaign finance should be improved to ensure greater transparency. Political parties should be required to submit financial reports on an annual basis. Campaign finance regulations should provide for an obligation to disclose sources of campaign funding before election day, publishing detailed final reports on campaign incomes and expenditures and results of their audit, and envisage a range of dissuasive and proportionate sanctions for violations of campaign finance rules.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The CEC’s handling of complaints about the misuse of public resources and intimidation of voters must utilize all available legal remedies to discontinue, sanction, and prevent such practices, conveying a strong message to the public and to offenders that such practices will not be tolerated. To this end, the authorities could create an inter-institutional task force ahead of the next elections, with the inclusion of the CEC, key ministries, law enforcement, and other relevant agencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to setting in the law a clear deadline for a possible second round.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The law on election commissions should be amended to include impartiality as one of the guiding principles for activities of election commissions, in line with international standards. Consideration could be given to allowing non-political bodies, such as civil society and the judiciary, to appoint CEC members with a view to enhancing the CEC’s impartiality and pluralism.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
In order to further enhance collegiality in and openness of decision-making processes, the CEC should consider removing the possibility for its members to vote while absent.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should undertake comprehensive efforts, such as having additional data collecting points at main border crossings, to encourage and facilitate biometric registration for all eligible voters, especially those residing abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Should the collection of support signatures remain a requirement for candidate registration, consideration should be given to simplifying the signature collection procedure and introducing clear and reasonable signature verification rules. At a minimum, the extrapolation formula used for validation of signatures should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The definition and restrictions related to the campaign should apply to the official campaign period only so that not to preclude regular political activities at other times and provide prospective candidates with a possibility to present their programmes while collecting support signatures.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to setting reasonable limitations on campaign expenditure.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
In order to implement provisions on “unbiased coverage”, the law should contain a clear reference to editorial coverage and define criteria for unbiased coverage in news and current affairs programmes. These provisions should be monitored by an independent supervisory body.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Accreditation requirements for media outlets in order to “participate in the election campaign” should be abolished.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should adopt measures to ensure that national minorities are adequately represented in election commissions in areas compactly populated by these minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The rights of citizen observers should not be unduly restricted. While the law may limit the number of observers at a polling station, it should allow civil society organizations to accredit enough observers to adequately follow developments at any given election commission. Considerations could be given to lifting restrictions on the number of commissions where an individual can observe.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observation
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
To provide an effective review of appealed CEC decisions, courts should also examine the legality and procedural propriety of the acts on which these decisions are based. In addition to quashing a decision found unlawful, courts should also be empowered by law to order the performance of a duty by the CEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
In order to further strengthen the integrity of the vote count, election officials should strictly adhere to the established counting and reconciliation procedures, including the completion of results protocols based on a mandatory manual count, as well as to address procedural mistakes and omissions noted during the reconciliation procedures. Consideration should be given to consolidating clear written instructions for the tabulation of results by TECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework, including provisions in the Constitution, should be reviewed to ensure compliance with OSCE commitments, other international obligations and standards for democratic elections and address other identified shortcomings through an inclusive, consultative and transparent process well in advance of the next elections. The law-making process must comply with the principles of rule of law and law makers should refrain from using expedited procedures for introducing significant changes to election legislation that require proper consultation.
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
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To foster an environment in which campaign activities and meaningful voter and candidate engagement are not hindered, the involvement of the law enforcement bodies in enforcing campaign regulations should be confined to what is clearly prescribed by their mandate.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media freedom should be strictly upheld. Undue limitations on access to information and interference with the activities of journalists should not be tolerated, so that working conditions of media professionals are conducive to freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Continued efforts are needed to address the issue of vote-buying and pressure on voters, including through a civic awareness campaign, in order to promote confidence in the electoral process. A genuine commitment from political parties to combat vote-buying practices should be made.
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:
Election Campaign
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The courts should not deny admissibility of appeals on formalistic grounds. In order to enhance the effectiveness of judicial remedy in election-related disputes, consideration could be given to extending deadlines for filing certain types of appeals, primarily on inactions of the CEC and ongoing campaign violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the CEC should publish all its regulations and decisions in a timely manner as provided for in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the accuracy of voter lists, authorities should introduce additional measures to facilitate the proper exchange of data between the registry of addresses and voter lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure meaningful oversight, a full audit of campaign finance reports should be conducted. The legal framework should regulate audit procedures, timelines and publication of the audit results.
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
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should provide for a range of gradual and dissuasive administrative sanctions for campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework should be reviewed to address identified shortcomings through an inclusive and consultative process and in a timely manner. In particular, the law should be amended to include clear prohibitions and effective sanctions against the misuse of public resources. Consideration should be given to making vote-buying a criminal offence that is a matter of public prosecution. Public sector employees should be shielded from pressure and intimidation. Procedures for establishing campaign violations should be clarified and a system of proportionate sanctions developed, with cancellation of a candidate’s registration possible only as an extraordinary measure for the most serious violations.
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:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Robust efforts are needed to address the persistent issue of vote-buying and pressure on voters, both through a civic awareness campaign and prosecutions, in order to promote confidence in the electoral process. A concrete and genuine commitment from political parties to combat vote-buying practices could be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to banning the broadcasting of campaign material within news and current affairs programmes. Additionally, consideration could be given to require that paid political content is clearly and consistently identified as such.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Authorities should remain neutral and guarantee a level playing field for all contestants throughout the entire electoral process, in line with good practice. In this regard, to encourage impartiality, continued training should be conducted for officials from state and other public institutions involved in elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election and Referendum Campaign
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Airing of paid political advertisement within news and current affairs programmes should be prohibited. The choice of the media to sell advertisement should not be pre-conditioned by accreditation; such a requirement should be cancelled or replaced by a voluntary submission to the CEC of the media outlets’ advertising conditions.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Public and other state-funded broadcasters should make genuine efforts in their news and current affairs programmes to provide impartial and comprehensive editorial coverage of the campaign activities of contestants to enable voters to make informed choices.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The ban for citizens with dual nationality to stand for elections could be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To work towards more equal representation of women in parliament, authorities should increase the gender quota for party lists and provide for additional mechanisms to retain the quota between registration and the election day. Parties could introduce internal mechanisms for mainstreaming a gender perspective in parties’ rules, policies and practices, including but not limited to, increasing the number of women candidates, enhancing the support they receive for standing as candidates, and placing more women in higher positions on candidate lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election authorities should address the issue of the secrecy of the vote through a set of specific, targeted measures. This could include election staff informing voters about their right and obligation to secrecy, providing voters with ballot secrecy sleeves, prohibiting observers and PEC members to stand very close to voters while they are casting their ballot.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
PEC members should inform voters about their right and obligation to secrecy, as well as ensure that observers and polling staff do not stand to close to voters while they are casting their ballot. The use of tools to help safeguard the secrecy of the vote, such as ballot secrecy sleeves, could be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Any regulations related to the status and eligibility of election observers should not hinder the presence of observers in the electoral process, and should be adopted well in advance and in a consultative and transparent manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
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:
Election Observation
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The ability to observe the entire electoral process independently, including after the publication of official election results, should not be restricted through CEC decisions or other administrative barriers.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observation
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to preparing and distributing election-related information and polling materials in minority languages in areas compactly populated by national minorities. Consideration could also be given to adopting measures that would ensure adequate representation of national minorities in election commissions in such areas.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Decisions affecting the rights and duties of electoral stakeholders, including on complaints, as well as interpretation of the law should be adopted by the CEC in open sessions. As previously recommended, all CEC decisions should be published in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to prevent abuse of this mechanism, the requests for temporary change of voting address could be subject to a valid justification, and number of such requests submitted within the election period by each voter could be limited.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a transparent and meaningful oversight of campaign funding, the capacity of the CEC’s audit group could be increased and the audit results should be published within a reasonable timeframe.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
All institutions, including the CEC, could commit to maintaining reasonable access to all types of media by contestants to enhance freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Decisions affecting the rights and duties of electoral stakeholders, including interpretation of the law and resolution of complaints, should be made by the CEC in open sessions. As previously recommended, all CEC decisions should be published in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The principle of equality in the electoral process should be respected. The CEC should ensure impartial consideration of complaints and equal treatment of candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to including in the Referendum law an explicit obligation of the authorities to provide meaningful and balanced information about the proposals put to referendum.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The CEC should ensure respect for the media-related provisions of the Election law during the campaign. Systematic media monitoring would be beneficial for the CEC during an election campaign period in order to actively identify and verify violations of the campaign coverage and to be able to provide swift restoration of infringed rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The legal provisions for the secrecy of voting should be ensured in practice and enforced by the precinct election commissions. The importance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during the training of election commissions and in voter education materials.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The CEC should continue efforts to improve the accessibility of voters with disabilities to the electoral process, including barrier-free access to voting, in consultation with civil society organisations.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to strengthening the training for PEC members, with a special focus on the handling of technical equipment, the vote count, and the completion of results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal provisions for the secrecy of voting should be ensured in practice and enforced by PECs. Importance of ballot secrecy should be emphasized during the training of election commissions and in voter education materials.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal provisions on secrecy of the vote should be implemented and enforced by the PECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to further strengthen the integrity of the vote count, the PECs should strictly adhere to the established counting and reconciliation procedures. The CEC should address procedural mistakes and omissions observed during the reconciliation procedures via training activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Article 4 of the Law on Guarantees for Activity of the President should be abolished to ensure that the reputation of the president is protected without undue privileges. The law should prioritize the use of non-pecuniary remedies, and a ceiling should be set for awarding damages that should take into account actual harm proven by the plaintiff as well as any redress already provided through non-pecuniary remedies. The plaintiff should bear the burden of proving the falsity of any statements of fact on matters of public concern.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Law-enforcement bodies must investigate reports about vote-buying and abuse of administrative resource in an efficient manner. Consideration could be given to enactment of an expedited procedure for investigation and adjudication of election-related offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The CEC should consider cases of alleged violations of the Election law in open sessions and provide timely and effective remedies. In this regard, all auxiliary groups should assist the CEC in making informed decisions on complaints, rather than relieve responsibility from the CEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The interpretation of legal norms by the CEC and courts, including when applying sanctions for violation of campaign rules, should be consistent and aligned with international standards on freedom of expression and election campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with previous recommendations, consideration could be given to revising the limit on mandates for one party, as well as the regional threshold. Independent candidates should be allowed to stand in elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
CEC decisions should be firmly based on the law and should not add administrative barriers for electoral stakeholders, but rather facilitate their rights and clarify legal provisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Article 299.1 of the Criminal Code should be revised to define “incitement of national (inter-ethnic), racial, religious or interregional enmity” in line with specific standards set by Article 20.2 of the ICCPR. Furthermore, key terms of the law, such as hatred, discrimination, hostility, and violence, should be clearly defined.
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the transparency of campaign funding, parties could be required by law to submit annual financial reports, subject to public disclosure and clearly established oversight procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should guarantee that candidate deregistration is an exceptional measure applied only in case of gross violations of the law. Sanctions for electoral violations should be applied in a consistent manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Disproportionate restrictions to suffrage rights of those serving a prison sentence, irrespective of the gravity of the crime committed, and restriction based on disabilities should be lifted.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Electoral deadlines related to candidate registration and potential appeals should be aligned to avoid overlapping and procedural obstacles.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure legal certainty of applicable campaign rules, consideration could be given to providing a clear and concrete definition of cultural and sports events that are subject to prohibition, either in the law or through a CEC regulation.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the transparency of campaign funding and eliminate disadvantages based on contestants’ financial capacity, the legal framework should be revised to allow in-kind donations and voluntary services for campaign purposes. Such non-financial contributions should be reflected in contestants’ financial reports, for instance as estimates calculated at market prices.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Criminal Code should be revised to clearly define incitement of national (inter-ethnic), racial, religious or interregional enmity, in line with international standards as well as key terms of the law, such as hatred, discrimination, hostility, and violence..
Recommendation # in final report:
20
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should prioritize the use of non-pecuniary remedies in defamation and insult cases, and a ceiling should be set for awarding damages that should take into account actual harm proven by the plaintiff as well as any redress already provided through non-pecuniary remedies. The plaintiff should bear the burden of proving the falsity of any statements of fact on matters of public concern. Articles 4 and 18 of the Law on Guarantees for Activity of the President should be abolished to ensure that the reputation of the president is protected without undue privileges.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Special accreditation requirements for media outlets should be reconsidered as it creates unnecessary obstacles for media, potentially limiting the amount of information available to voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Undue restrictions on legal standing in electoral disputes, including of citizen observers and voters, should be removed. Contestants, observers, and voters must be entitled to appeal all aspects of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and appeals
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The authorities should not hold elections and referendums on the same day if the referendum is about the institution facing election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The appointment of referenda, as any legislative activity, must comply with the rule of law requirements, including the timeframes. In particular, it should be adopted at the end of an inclusive and consultative process.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Disproportionate restrictions to voting rights of people serving a prison sentence and limitations based on disabilities should be abolished.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
To ensure meaningful oversight, a full audit of financial reports should be conducted. The legal framework should regulate its procedures, timelines and publication.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Criminal Code should be amended in order to provide clear definition of what constitutes “incitement of national, racial, religious or interregional enmity”, limiting prosecution only to cases that incite discrimination, hostility or violence, as defined in the ICCPR. Limits for damages asserted in defamation and libel cases should be introduced, taking into consideration only actual harm proven by the plaintiff.
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The legal definition of electoral campaigning should be amended, so that it does not prevent media from editorial coverage of the campaign. The system of accreditation of media outlets, as a pre-condition for selling political advertisement, should be cancelled.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Referendum law should clearly define the kinds of proposals which may be put to a referendum and the corresponding effect of decisions taken on referenda, in order to provide for an informed choice by voters and legal certainty about referendum results. Proposals put to a binding vote should be capable of unambiguous implementation.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The legal framework should be amended to introduce limits on campaign contributions and expenditures regarding referenda.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Campaign finance regulations, including on expenditure limits and reporting, could be extended to third parties that are involved in the campaign to ensure transparency and accountability.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The legal framework should provide for a range of gradual and dissuasive administrative sanctions for campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
The Referendum law should be amended in order to provide for clear referendum campaign regulations and mechanism for allocation of free airtime for referendum groups. Any gaps and inconsistencies in the legislation should be regulated by the CEC to facilitate informed choice of voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
To exclude potential confusion regarding the nature of the content, paid political advertisements in the media should be clearly marked, indicating the name of those who ordered the advertisement. Airing paid political advertisements within the news and current affairs programmes should be prohibited.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the independence and impartiality of the CEC, the law should be amended to guarantee more balanced political representation. Consideration could be given to reverting to the previous model of the CEC formation.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal definition of election campaign should be thoroughly amended, so that it does not allow for an interpretation preventing media from comprehensive reporting on and editorial coverage of contestants’ campaigns.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Blanket deprivation of voting rights of prisoners should be reconsidered taking into account the gravity of the crime committed; suffrage limitations based on disabilities should be repealed.
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Constitution, Criminal Code and other media-related laws should be amended in line with previous ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations to eliminate unduly broad and vague provisions that can be misused as grounds for limiting freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media freedom should be strictly upheld. Interference with the activities of journalists and media outlets as well as undue limitations on the access to information should not be tolerated. The competent authorities should provide for safe environment for journalists and to ensure that all infringements of the freedom of the media are duly investigated and addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Public and state broadcasters should make greater efforts in their news and current affairs programmes to provide impartial and balanced editorial coverage of the campaign activities of contestants, thus helping voters to make informed choices.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Considerations could be given to allot free time and organize debates on all state-funded broadcasters, as required by the law. The format of the debates should facilitate actual interaction between contestants, as required by the CEC regulation. The candidates should not be legally prevented from criticizing their opponents during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
In line with good practice, the public and state-affiliated media should guarantee impartial and balanced editorial coverage of the campaign activities and referendum options.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC could adopt measures to ensure that national minorities are adequately represented in election commissions in areas compactly populated by these minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should adopt measures to ensure that national minorities are adequately represented in election commissions, especially in areas where they constitute a considerable part of the population.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
In order to facilitate participation of persons with disabilities in political life, the CEC, in co-operation with other stakeholders, should guarantee that the voting rights of these persons are respected. In particular, it should be ensured that the accessibility and layout of polling stations are suitable for voters with different types of disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
The withdrawal of suffrage rights of prisoners, irrespective of the gravity of the crime committed, as well as the restriction based on mental disabilities should be reconsidered. Consideration should be given to ratifying the CRPD.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities, in consultation with disabled persons organizations, should take additional measures to ensure that accessibility and layout of polling stations are suitable for voters with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Kyrgyzstan
2015
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To achieve the objectives of the law, all quota requirements should remain enforceable after the registration of candidate lists and relevant sanctions should be provided for cases of non-compliance. This could be achieved by requiring that a vacant position in the parliament is filled by the next candidate on the list from the respective quota. Consideration should be given to placing a candidate from the under-represented gender in at least at every third position on candidate lists. Equivalent placement requirements could be introduced for representatives of national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2017
EOM
Presidential
Women’s active participation in public and political life should be encouraged by means of comprehensive legal, institutional, and educational initiatives. Consideration should be given to introducing temporary special measures to facilitate participation of women candidates in presidential elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Mechanisms aimed at enhancing effectiveness of quotas in candidate lists should be explored, including dissuasive sanctions for not complying with the quota requirements and financial incentives for the parties for each elected MP from the protected groups.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should continue comprehensive efforts to encourage and facilitate biometric registration of all eligible voters, including those residing abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Authorities should continue comprehensive efforts to encourage and facilitate biometric registration of all eligible voters, especially those residing abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
To avoid discrepancies, the State Registration Service should harmonise respective registration databases. Broad awareness raising activities could be considered to encourage citizens to timely exchange their old national IDs to the new ones.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Kyrgyzstan
2021
Early election
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to providing all voters with a right to request a temporary change of voting address under the conditions of a valid justification and a limited number of requests submitted by one voter within an election period. Publication of list of voters who voted should be avoided.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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