Country:
Belarus
Organization:
Human Rights Center - Viasna
Year:
2020
Election Type:
Presidential
Recommending Organization:
Coalition of organizations
Primary Thematic Area:
Electoral System
Subtopic of primary thematic area:
Type of electoral system
Recommendation:
It is necessary to review the electoral legislation, taking into account earlier recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission, including regarding the composition and procedure for the formation of election commissions, the rights of candidates, the rights of observers and the proper organization of voting, counting of votes and tabulation. Legislation should be interpreted and applied in such a way as to ensure a level playing field for candidates, genuine competition, free expression of the will of voters and fairness in the electoral process
Action required:
Legal change
Degree of Recommendation's Priority / Urgency / Relevance:
High
Body / Institution Responsible for Implementation:
Parliament
Implementation Status:
Not implemented