Country:
Armenia
Organization:
Helsinki Citizen's Assembly - Vanadzor
Year:
2017
Election Type:
Parliamentary
Recommending Organization:
Coalition of organizations
Primary Thematic Area:
Observation
Subtopic of primary thematic area:
Legal Basis to Observe
Secondary Thematic Area:
Media
Subtopic of secondary thematic area:
Pressure and Intimidation on Journalists
Recommendation:
The article 32.1.6 of the current Electoral Code should be completed with the content of the Article 30.6 of the EC of 1999 according to which, observers and media representatives cannot be held responsible for their opinions expressed regarding the electoral process and counting results.
Action required:
Legal change
Degree of Recommendation's Priority / Urgency / Relevance:
High
Body / Institution Responsible for Implementation:
Parliament