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Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
In line with good practice, the authorities could review the legal requirements for the return of registration deposits so that they are not excessive and based on candidates receiving a reasonable percentage of votes rather than winning a seat.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Consideration could be given to amend the law to stipulate that a candidate or a party may be deregistered only for serious violations, clearly defined by the law. The law could also explicitly state that voter information should be provided on deregistered candidates so as to enable voters to make an informed choice. In addition, the CEC could regulate how votes for a deregistered candidate could be treated during the counting process.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Legislation should clearly define what is considered an abuse of state resources for campaign purposes. The access to public and municipal premises by electoral contestants for campaigning should be provided on equitable grounds and with uniform conditions in all municipalities.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
Consideration could be given to requiring all electoral contestants to open dedicated bank accounts for campaign financing, through which all campaign transactions could be made.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
To improve transparency and accountability, the law should require that campaign finance reports are made public and audited in a timely manner. Consideration could also be given to requiring electoral contestants to provide preliminary reports before election day to inform voters of the financing of campaigns prior to casting their vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
The law should provide clear deadlines for the timely adjudication of media-related complaints. In addition, the CRA should act upon its initiative and could be mandated to conduct systematic monitoring of the broadcasters’ election coverage and their compliance with the rules and regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
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:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
The law should be amended to ensure that complaints are reviewed by the election commissions and the courts in sessions that give both the complainant and the defendant the right to be heard.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2014
EOM
Parliamentary
and Local
elections
In order to ensure effective redress, the legal deadlines for adjudication should be respected. In addition, to enhance transparency and accountability, the CEC should publish information on complaints and decisions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2018
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In view of preventing undue limitation of the freedom of expression and ensuring consistent decisions, the definition of prohibited speech in the Election Law should be made more precise. The CEC could adopt further guidance for stakeholders and its own decision making.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To further encourage women’s participation as candidates, consideration could be given to increase the amount of free airtime available for female candidates and the state funding allocated to them.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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