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2015
EOM
Local
elections
The election law should be amended to address the gaps and ambiguities identified in this report as well as other recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. Consideration should be given to undertaking a comprehensive electoral reform with the aim to harmonize election legislation regulating all types of elections. The reform process should be inclusive and completed well in advance of the next elections.
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Essential safeguards for the public service broadcaster’s editorial independence and financial autonomy should be established. Special attention should be paid to the financial sustainability and legal status of the NTRC’s regional branches.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Political parties and candidates should have equal opportunity for representation on election commissions. Preferential rules that put certain parties at an advantage could be reconsidered. The CEC may consider using random distribution and allocation of members to eligible nominating subjects, possibly with the use of special software developed for this purpose.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
In order to further facilitate participation of voters in local elections, the law should consider an external passport as valid ID for voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Rules on candidate registration should be clear and established sufficiently in advance of the elections to ensure consistency and legal certainty. Consideration could be given to restricting the information candidates are requested to provide at the time of registration to proof of their passive voting rights as defined by the law. Decisions related to candidate registration should be taken sufficiently in advance of the campaign to provide equal opportunity to stand for all prospective contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities, political parties and candidates should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to vesting TECs with the obligation to publish party and candidate financial reports online, before and after election day, preferably using standard templates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Media owned or co-owned by local authorities and scheduled for privatization could be transformed into community media under public supervision, offering public services, including civic education and voter information at the grassroots level. The transformation should be completed prior to the next local elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
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
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The NTRBC should be granted an inclusive remit and effective sanctioning powers, enabling it as the regulatory body to take timely and effective measures to enforce media compliance with legally binding provisions. In order to exercise comprehensive oversight of regional media the NTRBC’s capacity at oblast level has to be improved.
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
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Both the CEC and the courts should give full and impartial consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to effective remedy, and refrain from delivering inconsistent decisions. All complaints should be addressed in a timely manner with reasoned decisions made in writing and published.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
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
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Secrecy of voting should be strengthened. Consideration could be given to introducing mandatory folding of ballot papers.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to simplifying closing, counting and reconciliation procedures. Computer facilitated protocol preparation could be introduced, thereby reducing the number of returned protocols, while consideration may be given to creating a protected electronic results tabulation system. Consideration could also be given to using sturdier, tamper-evident plastic packages in order to reduce the cases of tampering with the election material packs. The CEC should be legally mandated to ensure timely publication of preliminary polling station level results for each region, in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The automatic rejection of complaints based on deficiencies in format should be removed from the election law. Election commissions should be encouraged to consider the merits of a case and take action if the issue raised in the complaint is clear from the documents submitted.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The Ukrainian authorities should consider revising the legal arrangements related to the electoral participation of citizens resident in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, with the objective of enhancing opportunities for their participation. In this respect, procedures regarding their registration and voting should be simplified to the maximum extent possible. The electoral and governmental authorities should intensify their efforts to inform residents in these territories of the means by which they can vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Prior to the next election, parliament should return to the consideration of amendments to the Criminal Code recently put forward by the Ministry of Interior which would increase liability for and further define election offenses, including addressing vote buying.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should define a clear system of sanctions related to violations of its media-related provisions and indicate the competent body to address them. Furthermore, consideration should be given to reinforce the NTRBC as an independent regulatory body and to increase its capacity to oversee and fully ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with the legislation, as well as address media-related complaints and impose sanctions for possible violations during the election campaign. Decisions of the independent regulatory body should be taken in a timely manner and made public.
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
While it is hoped that future elections in Ukraine take place in a secure environment, the government could consider establishing an operations group that brings together the electoral, security and law enforcement bodies and which functions under the coordination of the executive.
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the perception of impartiality of DECs and PECs, the law should prohibit payments from candidates to DEC and PEC members. As for the CEC, the election law should require DECs and PECs to undertake their work impartially.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Shortened deadlines for printing preliminary voter lists could be reconsidered to allow enough time for voters to review the voter lists and request necessary changes.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing downloadable and printable voter lists for political parties, candidates and civil society to conduct a meaningful scrutiny of the voter lists and thereby enhance transparency.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to removing the residency requirement for candidates, in order to bring the legislation in line with international obligations and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing a threshold of votes for a refund of the financial deposit. Furthermore, the law should be amended to explicitly state the conditions for a refund in a one-round election.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Relevant authorities should ensure compliance with the constitutional requirement that the exercise of the right to assembly be governed by law and eliminate all local regulations for organizing public gatherings that are not based on national legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The competent authorities should take all necessary measures to protect journalists and media outlets from attacks and to ensure that all infringements of the freedom of the media are duly investigated and addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The process of accreditation of observers from national civic organizations could be simplified in order to provide them with the possibility to observe all stages of the election process, including DEC formation and the work of the CEC from the beginning of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
CEC procedural resolutions should be in line with the election law and should not create additional grounds for rejecting the registration of observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The OSCE/ODIHR EOM reiterates the recommendations made in the Joint Opinion of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission that call for a simplification of the complaint procedure and encourage the development of a complaint form. Such a form should help ensure that complainants understand the required documents for filing a complaint with an election commission or the courts and instruct complainants on where to submit their complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to clarifying and potentially simplifying the reconciliation procedures and control checks before the actual vote count. Training of PEC members should put more emphasis on the counting procedures and the completion of the results protocols. Furthermore, some entries on the results protocols could be rephrased in order to make them more understandable.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to changing the procedures for receipt and processing of results protocols and election materials from PECs in a way which would allow for simultaneous processing of several PECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should consider a back-up system to ensure that any problems with the Vybory system do not impede communications with DECs and should also take steps to enhance the system’s security.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
DECs should be provided with premises which are adequate not only for the DECs’ work before election day, but also as an operations/results processing centre on election night. Consideration could be given to tasking local authorities with providing such (additional) premises.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities and law enforcement agencies should take steps to ensure that all cases of violence and intimidation against election stakeholders are investigated promptly in an independent and impartial manner and perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with the law. Efforts should be stepped up to ensure that all contestants are able to reach out to the electorate on an equal basis and without fear of violence or retribution.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to further promote integrity, transparency, accountability and rule of law among election commissions, a combination of coordinated anti-corruption measures by electoral stakeholders needs to be introduced in this regard. Such measures could also serve to guarantee the integrity and achieve independence of the election administration from political interference, and ensure honest performance of their duties.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be amended to disallow dismissal of complaints based on deficiencies in format, and election commissions should give full and impartial consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Measures to increase transparency of campaign finance and accountability, and to strengthen existing or introduce effective and proportionate sanctions for non-compliance with disclosure regulations should be given consideration. The capacity of the CEC and the DECs should be further developed to meet their obligations to analyse and publish party and candidate financial reports during and after the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
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 Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Ukrainian authorities should take effective measures to alleviate impediment obstacles for the temporary re-registration of voters from the Crimean peninsula, in order to further facilitate the participation and exercise of constitutional rights of these voters. In this respect, procedures regarding their registration and voting should be simplified to the maximum extent possible, and electoral and governmental authorities should intensify their efforts to inform residents in these territories of the means by which they can vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
For future elections, serious consideration could be given to adopting an effective voter-information and education strategy and to carrying out a voter information campaign focused, among others, on awareness-raising for IDPs and for voters residing on the Crimean peninsula.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Template forms for nomination documents could be developed by the CEC in order to minimize the possibility for omissions or technical errors made by candidates. Effective notification mechanisms could be introduced so that prospective candidates are informed by the election administration of cases where mistakes or omissions were found in their nomination documents, enabling them to correct such mistakes.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities and political parties should take steps to safeguard a clear separation between political parties and the state. Electoral contestants should make stronger efforts to refrain from using public office to gain an unfair electoral advantage during the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to ensuring the independence of the NTRBC during the whole duration of its mandate and to ensuring that any possible conflicts of interest of individual NTRBC members during the pre-election period are avoided. Furthermore, consideration should be given to enhancing the capacity of the regulatory body to oversee and fully ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with the legislation, as well as to address media-related complaints and impose effective sanctions for possible violations during the election campaign. Decisions of the independent regulatory body should be taken in a timely manner and made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election law should be amended to eliminate the existing gaps and inconsistencies so as to reduce the scope for non-uniform application of the law and the resulting problems in the adjudication of electoral disputes. The CEC should adopt additional regulations wherever the law does not provide sufficient detail. Both the CEC and the courts should refrain from delivering inconsistent decisions and should treat like cases alike. Consideration could be given to procedural rearrangements in the higher courts so that electoral disputes are adjudicated by the same panels, or that other safeguards are provided against inconsistent application of law by the same court.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to rearranging practical aspects of the counting and tabulation processes, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night. For instance, paper packages for election materials used by PECs could be replaced with sturdier packages to avoid damage during transportation and thus unnecessary consequences at DECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, serious consideration should be given to adopting a unified election code. In line with international good practice, it should be adopted in an open and inclusive manner, and any changes to fundamental aspects of the election system should not take effect less than one year prior to an election. The CEC should adopt all necessary regulations to supplement the legislation.
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Serious consideration should be given to revising the method of formation of DECs and PECs, including by introducing a reasonable maximum number of members which corresponds to the actual needs. The possibility to establish permanent DECs could also be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Since a presidential election is conducted in a single nationwide constituency, the requirement to justify requests for temporary change of voting place could be waived. The procedure could be facilitated by enabling voters to submit requests electronically and allowing changes to be valid for more than one round. Submission of requests through a proxy could also be permitted for voters who are temporarily unable to move independently. Furthermore, voters registered where voting cannot take place could be permitted to submit requests at any RMB.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The authorities, political parties and candidates should take steps to safeguard a clear separation between their official rights and responsibilities and their functions as a candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
To ensure a transparent and credible electoral process, the CEC and DECs should consider all complaints on merits, regardless of technical irregularities, and adjudicate them impartially in open sessions, making public all complaints and decisions. Courts should apply broad interpretation of the law on admissibility and adjudicate cases and draft decisions using sound and coherent reasoning. Measures could be taken to enhance consistency in court decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Parliament should safeguard the public broadcaster’s editorial independence by providing it with sufficient funding and granting it full financial autonomy. Sufficient and sustainable funding would allow UA:PBC to serve as an alternative to the highly politicized and controlled private media sector.
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
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Effective measures should be taken to strengthen recruitment and training methods in order to ensure professionalism of election commissioners, with remuneration commensurate to their workload. To enhance the professional capacity of election commissions, the CEC and DECs could offer periodic training with certification of potential PEC members, aimed to create a roster of certified people.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Shortened deadlines for printing preliminary voter lists could be considered to allow more time for voters to review voter lists and request necessary changes. A voter registration campaign should also be considered to raise awareness among voters of the option to verify their voter data and request changes.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The requirement to vet candidates’ campaign platforms should be repealed.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The NAPC should ensure that all violations and circumventions of campaign-finance regulations are properly investigated and sanctioned. To improve future oversight, the NAPC should consider undertaking, in cooperation with other law-enforcement bodies, a comprehensive investigative review of the campaign funding for this election, including any third-party financing and misuse of state resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The competent authorities should take all necessary measures to protect journalists, in particular those who are investigating and reporting on sensitive matters, from attacks and all forms of impediments to their activities. All infringements on the freedom of the media should be duly investigated and addressed, and the law should be applied in a consistent and effective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Political parties, candidates and citizen observer organizations should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan election observation. The CEC could consider introducing a mechanism to prevent the misuse of citizen observation by contestants in an election to be applied without interference with legitimate observation.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The secrecy of the vote should be strengthened. This could be achieved by enhanced voter education efforts, including relevant signage in polling stations. Consideration could be given to introducing mandatory folding of ballot papers.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the equality of vote, the law should prescribe a requirement for regular review of electoral districts, in line with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consideration should be given to adopting an election code applicable to all types of elections in an inclusive process following consultations with relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fully guarantee freedom of association, bans on political parties should be reviewed as should the wide discretionary powers of authorities to deny registration or deregister political parties on unclear and subjective criteria. Any restrictions on fundamental freedoms should have the character of exception, are imposed only when necessary in a democratic society, are proportionate with a legitimate aim, and are not applied in an arbitrary and overly restrictive manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revising the method of formation of DECs and PECs, including by limiting the possibility for replacements of commissioners, introducing their compulsory training and certification, at least at the DEC level, and creating a national register of election commissioners as an alternative mechanism for the recruitment of the PEC members. The possibility to establish permanent DECs could also be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions on the right to stand which conflict with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Nomination and Registration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Decisions related to candidate registration should be taken sufficiently in advance to facilitate equal campaign opportunities and avoid overlapping deadlines for drawing lots for the numbering and positioning on the proportional ballot, and the printing of ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Nomination and Registration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the law to strengthen provisions on electoral offences, including on vote-buying, and to provide proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. Law-enforcement agencies should take steps to ensure that all electoral offences, including vote-buying, are investigated effectively and promptly, in an independent and impartial manner, and that perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the law should be amended to ensure that all campaign related incomes and expenditures, including those incurred by public associations affiliated with contestants, are incurred via electoral funds from the call of elections. Consideration could be given to introducing limits to the use of own funds by parties and candidates. Effective measures should be taken to ensure cooperation of financial institutions and traceability of financial transactions.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Parliament should safeguard the public broadcaster’s editorial independence by providing it with sufficient funding and granting it full financial autonomy. Sufficient and sustainable funding would allow UA:PBC to fulfil its objectives as a public service broadcaster and serve as an alternative to the highly politicized and controlled private media sector.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The competent authorities should take all necessary measures to protect journalists, in particular those who investigate and report on matters of public interest, from attacks and all forms of impediments to their activities. Infringements on the freedom of the media should be duly investigated, pending cases addressed, and the law should be applied in a consistent and effective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
A law regulating all practical aspects of public assemblies should be adopted.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international commitments, elected candidates should be duly installed in office and are permitted to remain in office until their term expires or is otherwise brought to an end in a manner that is regulated by law in conformity with democratic parliamentary and constitutional procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
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:
Electoral System
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC should provide clear instructions on how to complete candidate applications. An effective notification mechanism could be introduced to ensure that prospective candidates are informed of mistakes or omissions in their nomination documents to allow them to make timely corrections.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Further efforts by law-enforcement agencies are needed to ensure freedom of voters to form an opinion by effectively preventing and punishing misuse of administrative resources in campaigns. Electoral contestants should make stronger efforts to refrain from using public office and government-funded projects to gain an unfair electoral advantage during the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency and accountability of campaign finances, the NAPC could be designated as the sole oversight authority to monitor compliance with campaign finance regulations. The law should be amended to prescribe effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of the NCTRB should be guaranteed. Legislation governing the NCTRB should be amended to strengthen sanctions for violations of media-related provisions and prescribe short timeframes for it to react to violations. The oversight body should be proactive and duly exercise its mandate to ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with existing legislation, including during elections. It should enforce the law in a timely manner, including on unmarked promotional campaign materials within news editions and publish its decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
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
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Cases of alleged offences should be examined promptly, thoroughly and effectively by the competent authorities and perpetrators should be held accountable in a timely manner. As prescribed by law, the competent law enforcement bodies should take immediate action to stop a violation.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
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
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties, candidates and citizen observer organizations should not misuse citizen observation and respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan election observation.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Practical aspects of the tabulation process could be rearranged, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night and allow for the simultaneous processing of several PECs, while at the same time ensuring the transparency of the process.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The reform of the electoral legal framework should be continued in an open and inclusive manner to address outstanding ODIHR recommendations. Consideration should be given to reviewing the Election Code to eliminate regulatory fragmentation and to address remaining gaps, errors, and conflicting and ambiguous formulations. To ensure legal certainty and stability of the law, the reform process should be completed well in advance of the next elections.
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
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Professional selection criteria and compulsory training and certification for commission members could be introduced. Additional mechanisms for recruitment of commission members could also be considered, such as introducing a national register and higher remuneration. To ensure independent and impartial performance of the election administration, law-enforcement bodies should investigate allegations of payments from candidates and parties to commissioners.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Authorities should ensure a clear separation between the state and political parties and guarantee that public resources are not misused by incumbent candidates or state officials for campaign purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The sanctioning tools of the NTRBC for violations of media-related provisions during election campaigns should be further expanded and reinforced by the law. The NTRBC should react to violations in a timely manner to ensure that broadcast media comply with existing legislation. The mechanism for appointment to the NTRBC should include additional professional criteria, such as a competition or assessment, to support its political independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the competent authorities should take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of journalists and promptly and efficiently deal with cases of impunity of criminal and administrative offences against journalists, especially those who investigate and report on corruption and other sensitive matters. All infringements on the freedom of the media should be duly investigated and addressed, and the law should be applied in a consistent and effective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, measures should be undertaken to ensure consistency in electoral dispute resolution by the courts; uniform interpretation of the law should be ensured, while overly restrictive admissibility requirements should be reviewed and revised.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing legal restrictions on fundamental rights and freedoms, including of opinion and expression, and relevant implementation practice, to ensure that any such restrictions are proportionate, have the character of exception, are precisely formulated and are imposed only when necessary.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Authorities should ensure timely, adequate and effective allocation of funds in order to cover the costs associated with the organization of elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
RMBs and PECs should forward suspected cases of abuse of voter registration procedures to law enforcement bodies who should ensure proper and timely investigation.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Effective notification mechanisms could be introduced so that prospective candidates are informed by the election administration of mistakes or omissions in their nomination documents, enabling them to correct such mistakes.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, parliament should provide the public broadcaster with the legally prescribed funding and thus grant it financial viability. Special attention should be paid to the financial sustainability and legal status of the regional branches of the public broadcaster.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Cases of alleged offences should be examined promptly, thoroughly and effectively by the competent authorities, and offenders should be held accountable in a timely manner. As prescribed by law, the competent law enforcement bodies should take immediate action to stop a violation.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
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
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to adopting detailed procedural guidelines for complaints processed by election-administration bodies, creating templates for such complaints, and establishing a publicly accessible complaints register.
Recommendation # in final report:
33
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Political parties and candidates should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan election observation. The CEC should consider introducing a mechanism to prevent the misuse of citizen observation by political actors.
Recommendation # in final report:
34
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should be amended to provide equal opportunities for self-nominated and party candidates with regard to campaign finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Effective measures should be taken to prevent the misleading of voters through misrepresenting contestants by using their name or by associating with their political party for campaigning or candidate registration purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral framework should consider provisions to overcome potential obstacles, such as the language barrier, to voting and campaigning once the relevant provisions of the law “On ensuring the functioning of the Ukrainian language as a State language” enters into force.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
National Minorities
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the applicable legislation should be further strengthened to provide for effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for campaign violations, including circumvention of campaign-finance regulations, misuse of administrative resources, and vote-buying. Coherent efforts should be made by law enforcement agencies to promptly investigate such cases and hold perpetrators accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The electoral and media legislation should specifically provide for financial reporting on political advertisement in social networks and online media. To this end, political campaign should be defined by law as to also include campaigning in social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to establishing a mechanism to enforce the gender quota requirement. Additional special temporary measures to promote women candidates, including access to public funding and placing women in winnable positions, could also be considered. Political parties could consider ways to further increase gender balance on their party lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Notwithstanding possible changes to the electoral system, women’s underrepresentation in parliament should be addressed through stricter enforcement mechanisms and/or additional special temporary measures that could create more equitable conditions for all candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
In line with OSCE commitments, consideration should be given to enabling independent candidates to run in elections, including those conducted under a proportional representation system.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Serious consideration should be given to introducing measures, which would increase the transparency of results data entry at DEC level. If access to data entry premises remains restricted, consideration should be given to providing observers and other stakeholders with the opportunity to observe data entry through means of multimedia tools such as large monitors, which would allow them to compare the data entered into the Vybory system against figures included in PEC results protocols and those posted on the CEC website.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revising the methodology of training for PEC members, with more emphasis on the vote count and completion of results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to revising the payment methods for PEC members. The payment for performed work should be adequate and commensurate to the workload.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Practical aspects of the counting and tabulation processes could be rearranged, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night and allow for the simultaneous processing of several PECs, while at the same time ensuring the transparency of the process.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the CEC could consider publishing information on all complaints received and decisions in a timely manner. All complaints should be reviewed in open sessions and all decisions should be made public in a timely manner. In line with good practice, a template for complaints could be provided and decisions on inadmissibility of complaints on formal grounds should be avoided.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The CEC should consider extending the deadlines for address change requests and increasing voter education activities related to this procedure.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
To ensure public trust in the election process and compliance of electoral district delineation with international good practice, consideration should be given to empowering an alternative, independent and impartial body with the task of electoral district formation.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Practical measures could be implemented in polling stations to strengthen the secrecy of the vote, such as introducing and enforcing mandatory folding of ballot papers.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to simplifying closing, counting and reconciliation procedures. Computer-facilitated protocol preparation could be introduced, thereby reducing the number of protocols returned for minor clerical mistakes. The CEC should ensure timely publication of preliminary polling station-level election results, in line with international standards. Consideration could be given to adapting and using the CEC’s ‘Vybory’ information-analytical system for local elections
Recommendation # in final report:
36
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Practical aspects of the tabulation process could be rearranged, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night and allow for the simultaneous processing of several PECs, while at the same time ensuring the transparency of the process. Alternatively, the law could be changed to allow for a phased receipt of PEC protocols to avoid queues at TECs, while at the same time safeguarding protocols and related documents prior to delivery.
Recommendation # in final report:
38
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
To further promote universal suffrage, authorities need to take necessary measures to facilitate unrestricted access of voters with reduced mobility to polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voting, Counting and Tabulation
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Additional measures should be taken to further facilitate independent access and participation of voters with disabilities. In doing so, the principles of universal design and reasonable accommodation should be followed wherever possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Additional measures should be taken to further facilitate independent access and participation of voters with disabilities. In doing so, the principles of universal design and reasonable accommodation should be followed wherever possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The CEC could enhance the transparency of its work by publishing election related documents, including dissenting opinions attached to resolutions and a log of annotated complaints, for public scrutiny on its website.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The election law should be reviewed in order to ensure equality of the vote and bring it in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations for democratic elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In order to ensure stability in the election legislation and further harmonization, efforts should be made to finalize electoral reform well in advance of next elections and to build in safeguards against changing legislation prior to an election. Consideration could also be given to further delegating regulatory authority to the CEC so that, as the principal body responsible for the implementation of the election law, it has the flexibility to promptly react to any changes in the political-security environment in order to ensure uniformity in how emergency situations are addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to undertaking a comprehensive electoral reform, which should harmonize election legislation regulating all types of elections and address other pending long-standing recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. The reform, inter alia, should eliminate undue restrictions on candidacy rights, as well as restrictions on the freedom of mandate. Restrictions on electoral blocs could be lifted in order to promote the competitiveness of the electoral process and wider representation in parliament. Electoral reform needs to be undertaken well in advance of the next elections, and the process should be transparent and inclusive.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
In order to ensure stability and safeguard the independence of the election administration, deadlines, as well as provisions on clear and restrictive grounds, could be introduced for replacements of TEC and PEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
In order to ensure independent and impartial performance of election administration the law should prohibit payments from candidates and parties to commissioners; remuneration of election commissioners should be commensurate to the workload. Authorities need to take necessary measures to adequately fund the costs associated with the organization of elections.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The law should establish clear grounds and procedures for the invalidation of results based on objective criteria and limited to cases of serious offences affecting election results, or circumstances making it impossible to establish the will of the voters. Provisions establishing arbitrary percentages of acceptable levels of fraud should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Post-Election Day Developments
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Effective and proportional sanctions for all violations of the election laws, including the distribution of goods and services to voters in relation to election campaigning, must be unambiguously established by law and enforced. A public commitment by political parties and candidates not to resort to any form of vote-buying could be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should take measures to ensure equal suffrage and provide the right to vote in local elections to different groups of citizens, including IDPs, as well as non-citizens, after a certain period of residence.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure equality of opportunities in line with OSCE commitments, the law should establish an equal campaign period for all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Legal provisions governing campaign finance in the local elections law should be harmonized with the new Political Finance Law. All expenses incurred during the electoral period should be considered campaign expenditures and disclosed accordingly. Consideration could be given to establishing reasonable ceilings on campaign expenditures.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Amendments to the electoral legislation should be developed in consultation with national minorities with a view to enhance national minority representation at the local level.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The discrepancy between the election law and the 2012 language law with respect to the permissible language(s) for ballots should be addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
The law should establish clear hierarchical appellate procedure for the adjudication of election-related complaints and appeals and an effective mechanism to appeal election results. Costs of bringing an action to court should be kept to a minimum in order not to deter citizens from filing a complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Serious consideration should be given to revising the method of appointing DEC members to better ensure professionalism and stability in their work. This should enable training to be more effective and the institutional capacity to become more developed.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The number of commission members appointed at each level should correspond to the actual needs of the electoral administration rather than be the result of the unpredictable number of candidate nominations received. Consideration could be given to increasing the number of DECs or providing that where a DEC has to manage a high number of PECs, it may establish operation centres at district (rayon) level. Consideration could also be given to setting a reasonable maximum number of voters per polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Provisions regulating campaign financing should be strengthened to enhance the transparency of campaign funds. Funding and expenditure records could be made public in a timely manner before and after election day. The legal framework should provide for independent oversight and monitoring of campaign financing, including the possibility of effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for violations of campaign-finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The law on the CEC should include ‘impartiality’ as one of the CEC’s guiding principles.[1] It should also elaborate the role of parliamentary factions in the selection of CEC members, so as to ensure balance and pluralism in the CEC’s composition.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Since a presidential election is conducted within a single nationwide constituency, consideration could be given to waiving requirements for voters to justify their request for temporary change of their voting address and to enable them to request such changes based only on their IDs.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to amending the election law to provide effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for violations of campaign rules, as the existing legislation does not include an effective enforcement mechanism to address such violations. Consideration could for instance be given to shortening the timeline for deciding on campaign violations.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should clearly define how print media should mark paid election-related material. In addition, self-regulatory bodies such as the Journalist Ethics Commission could consider reinforcing professional standards and media literacy through training programmes for journalists.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing deadlines for replacements of election commissioners before election day, thereby ensuring stability of the election administration, avoiding additional workload for the CEC and a negative impact on the performance of DECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Serious consideration should be given to revising the method of formation of DECs and PECs. Effective measures must be taken to develop the institutional capacity and stability of DECs and PECs by strengthening recruitment, hiring and training methods in order to ensure and enhance impartiality and professionalism of commissioners. In any case, the principle of equal representation in the commissions should be respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election law should clearly define how print media should mark paid election-related material. In addition, self-regulatory bodies such as the Journalist Ethics Commission could consider reinforcing professional standards and media literacy through training programmes for journalists.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral framework should be amended to provide for positive measures, in line with international obligations, to overcome obstacles to voting such as illiteracy or language barriers.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the electoral dispute resolution system. Furthermore, consideration could be given to the development of a complaint form, which should help ensure that complainants understand the required documents for filing a complaint with an election commission or the courts and which instructs complainants on where to submit their complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework on campaign finance should be further strengthened to ensure that third-party financing and in-kind contributions do not circumvent regulations and reporting requirements. Dissuasive and proportionate sanctions should be established. The NAPC should be designated as the sole independent oversight body to monitor and investigate compliance with campaign-finance regulations and should be sufficiently mandated, empowered, and resourced.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The complaints framework should be amended to eliminate concurrent jurisdiction and provide a more simplified and coherent process, further broaden stakeholders’ rights to lodge complaints, and revoke the automatic rejection of complaints on technical grounds. If complaints are filed to the wrong institution, that institution should be obliged to forward them to the correct institution. An option to lodge complaints electronically could be introduced, and a standardized complaint form developed. The legal requirement to redact names from court judgements should be revoked.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to introducing deadlines for replacements of election commissioners before election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to amending the law to strengthen electoral offences, including on misuse of administrative resources in campaigns and vote-buying, and to provide proportionate and dissuasive sanctions. Law-enforcement agencies should take steps to ensure that all cases of vote-buying and misuse of administrative resources are investigated effectively and promptly, in an independent and impartial manner, and that perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
To contribute to a more level playing field and limit the impact of money in campaigns, consideration could be given to adopting measures to prevent excessive campaign funding, including an expenditure limit.
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 implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The election law should define an adequate system of sanctions for violations of media-related provisions. With guarantee of full independence, the NTRBC should duly exercise its mandate to ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with existing legislation. Decisions of the NTRBC should be taken in a timely manner and made public during the election campaign.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to strengthening the overall legal framework on electoral offences. The MoIA could conduct a comprehensive audit of the effectiveness of the police in the handling and investigation of offences in the presidential election and revise relevant policy and practices and build police capacity based on lessons learned. Local courts could take measures to improve consistency and effectiveness in the adjudication of electoral offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework for accreditation of observers from national citizen organizations could be reviewed, to provide them with a clear right to observe all stages of the election process, including DEC formation and the work of the CEC, from the beginning of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to harmonise procurement and electoral legislation in order to eliminate conflicting timeframes; the CEC should conduct procurement procedures within deadlines stipulated by the election law.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal suffrage and facilitate the participation of disenfranchised voters, the authorities should take effective measures to alleviate obstacles imposed by the residence registration system.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
In order to ensure stability and safeguard the independence of the election administration, deadlines, as well as provisions on clear and restrictive grounds, should be introduced for the replacement of TEC and PEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
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
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
To improve transparency, enhance oversight and strengthen the accountability of campaign financing, an independent authority with regional representation should be mandated to monitor compliance with campaign finance regulations and should be sufficiently empowered and resourced to fulfil this task.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Legal provisions governing the invalidation of election results and recounts should be reviewed, to prevent arbitrary application and to ensure integrity and legal certainty.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
In line with international commitments and good practice, provisions entitling political parties to initiate the recall of elected councillors should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to further reducing the deposit on candidacy, with a view to promoting the participation of all eligible candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The law should set a uniform date for the start of the official campaign period, for all contestants and for each round of elections, in order to ensure the equality of opportunities for contestants and uniform application of the law. Political activities prior to the official campaign period should not be prohibited and should be regulated.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
To contribute to a more level playing field, measures could be adopted to prevent excessive campaign funding; such measures could include introducing expenditure ceilings and limits to the use of funds originating from parties and candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The law should be amended to ensure that all campaign-related incomes and expenditures, including those incurred by associations affiliated with contestants, are included in the financial reports of the electoral funds, even if incurred before the official campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to extending the rights of voters in contesting electoral irregularities, including the possibility to challenge election results. To simplify and ensure a coherent dispute resolution process, concurrent jurisdiction should be eliminated.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Independent candidates should be allowed to stand for elections at all levels of local councils in line with the OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards, including those obliging participating States to facilitate the participation of national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
If the current electoral system is retained, the CEC should complete the implementation of Article 18 of the election law regarding the delineation of single-mandate electoral districts well in advance of the next election cycle, and in full consultation with national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
If the current electoral system is retained, the CEC should complete the implementation of Article 18 of the election law regarding the delineation of single-mandate electoral districts well in advance of the next election cycle, and in full consultation with national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
National Minorities
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
With a view to ensure universal suffrage, increased efforts should be made to facilitate access to personal identity documents for Roma.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the language law to allow national minorities to receive official voter education and electoral materials in their respective languages.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
To ensure access to the ballot, including the participation of national minorities at all levels of local elections, the law on political parties should be amended to allow the formation of regional political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Ukraine
2019
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should develop a comprehensive voter education and information plan, including for several target audiences such as IDPs, persons with disabilities and first-time voters, in close consultation with organizations representing these groups. Voter education and information materials for persons with disabilities should be produced in line with accessibility standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
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
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international obligations, restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
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 implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC should develop a comprehensive communication and voter education strategy and tools, including for several target audiences such as first-time voters, national minorities, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and persons with disabilities, based on the principles of inclusiveness and transparency. The CEC could further facilitate participation of voters with disabilities by providing relevant information in accessible formats in future elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
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
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
In line with international obligations, all restrictions on electoral rights on the basis of intellectual or psychosocial disability should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
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:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
The CEC should guarantee a responsible treatment of disability data of voters. The procedure that allows voters to request the removal of the special disability note from the SVR should be simplified.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Additional measures should be taken to further facilitate the autonomous access and participation of voters with disabilities. In doing so, the principles of universal design and reasonable accommodation should be followed wherever possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
37
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2019
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to addressing women’s underrepresentation in parliament through stricter enforcement mechanisms, including proportionate and dissuasive sanctions, and/or additional special temporary measures that could create more equitable conditions for all candidates. Political parties could consider ways to further increase gender balance on their party lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Nomination and Registration
Ukraine
2020
LEOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to enforcing the gender quota for candidate lists at all stages of the electoral process, including during nomination and registration.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended in the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the 2010 presidential election, comprehensive measures should be adopted to effectively address the lack of identification and other relevant documents among Roma people. A review of relevant national legislation and local practice, specifically at regional administrative offices responsible for issuing identity documents, should be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
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