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2015
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The OSCE/ODIHR reiterates its recommendation to address the deviation in constituencies from the electoral quota to ensure equality of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
United Kingdom
2017
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to establishing annual limits on the amount a single permissible donor may contribute to a political party or a candidate, in order to prevent undue influence of large contributors.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
United Kingdom
2024
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consideration should be given to a comprehensive review of the legislation well in advance of the next elections to harmonize, clarify and update respective laws. To enhance gender equality and mainstream gender considerations in the legal system, gender-neutral language should be utilized in the drafting of the electoral legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
United Kingdom
2015
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The OSCE/ODIHR reiterates its recommendation that the existing legislation on the suffrage rights of prisoners should be brought in line with the judgments of the ECtHR.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
United Kingdom
2017
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to establishing a single formula for calculation of expenditure limits for political parties with a view to ensure equality and consistency of financial rules. In order to address the blurring of campaign expenditure at the national and local levels, consideration could be given to further clarifying political party spending focused on constituencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
United Kingdom
2024
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective election preparations and minimize the risks of errors in implementing election procedures, the law should be amended to allow for adequate time between the dissolution of Parliament and election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
United Kingdom
2015
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider removing the numbering on the back of the ballot linked to individual voters, which challenges the principle of secrecy of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
United Kingdom
2017
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to lower the reporting threshold of donations to enhance the transparency of the sources of political finance.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
United Kingdom
2024
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the accuracy of voter registers and avoid multiple registrations, the authorities could consider introducing a UK-wide voter register or a voter information exchange system for use by Electoral Registration Officers. Voters should have an easy-to-use possibility to check their registration online.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
United Kingdom
2015
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to configuring the online registration system to enable voters to verify their status, including the eligibility for different elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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