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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
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
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
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Provisions on ballot validity could be reviewed to allow inclusion of the vote in cases when the intention of the voter is clear, and for voters who make mistakes when marking the ballot to obtain a new ballot.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Any changes to the electoral legislation, including under emergencies, should ensure, that they are formulated and adopted well in advance, as a result of an open process allowing sufficient time for a meaningful public debate and ensuring the principle of stability of law.
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Relevant legislation, in particular the criminal code, should be revised to ensure compliance with international human rights standards pertaining to ‘hate speech’.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
The legal framework should be amended to provide contribution and expenditure limits on permissible in-kind donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
To enhance transparency, interim campaign finance report should be provided for by law. Details of all income and expenditures should be disclosed on the websites of electoral committees during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Authorities should swiftly investigate threats, online and offline, against journalists, and refrain from the use of inflammatory language that may incite such actions.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Ballot validity provisions in the Election Code should be reviewed and relaxed with a view to providing for the validity of the vote where the intention of the voter is clear and unambiguous.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
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