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2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to address the shortcomings identified in this and prior ODIHR reports, following an inclusive and meaningful public debate. The legal framework should ensure the independence and impartiality of institutions which are responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process, including the National Election Commission.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a clear separation between state and party, measures should be taken to separate government administration and party campaigning, including by amending legislation to adequately define and regulate campaigning by public officials, and to explicitly prohibit the abuse of state resources in election campaigns.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Relevant legislation, including the criminal code, should be revised to provide for clear mechanisms for authorities to prevent and counter instances of hate speech. Electoral contestants should refrain from using intolerant rhetoric and authorities should promptly condemn any such cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The public broadcasters should ensure that all parties are presented in an impartial and objective manner. Favourable treatment of a political party by public media should be treated as an illegal use of public funds.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, all provisions that envisage the criminal prosecution of defamation, libel, insult and slander should be repealed in favour of civil sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To supplement the general requirements of the Broadcasting Act, the Election Code should be amended to include legal requirements for equitable, balanced and impartial coverage of the campaign in public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
All restrictions on the electoral rights of persons with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure the equality of the vote, the authorities should periodically review and update the boundaries and number of mandates per constituency.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal and administrative measures could be taken to promote women’s membership in the election administration at all levels, including the National Election Commission.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The procedures for nominating and selecting Precinct Election Commission (PEC) members could be reviewed. If PECs are comprised of electoral committee representatives, priority could be given to electoral committees that are contesting seats in the constituency.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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