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Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure uniform application, the Election Code should clearly specify criteria for the annulment of PEC results and for ordering a recount.
Recommendation # in final report:
36
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The legal framework for electoral dispute resolution should be reviewed to simplify the complaints procedures and eliminate restrictions on standing. Everyone whose electoral rights have been violated should be entitled to lodge a complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To promote a level playing field in the campaign, legislation could be reviewed to ensure that state-funded resources for contestants are not used for the benefit of other candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure that voters cast their ballot free of fear of retribution, consideration could be given to introducing a campaign silence period and an appropriate perimeter around polling stations forbidding campaigning and tracking of voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
While conducting its activities, including the publication of opinion and exit polls, the GPB should ensure its independence and neutrality.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure public confidence in the electoral process and the protection of electoral rights, relevant authorities should take prompt and effective steps to properly investigate allegations of voter and campaign staff intimidation.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the efficient oversight and transparency of campaign finances, the SAO’s resources and capacity, including human resources, should be increased to be commensurate with its responsibilities. Consideration should be given to the publication of conclusions by the SAO on contestant financial reports, both before and after election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, to further enhance transparency and accountability, the SAO could publish campaign finance reports submitted by contestants, as well as the results and conclusions of its oversight in a timely manner, including prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to aligning the number of commission members at each level to the actual need. If parties retain the right to nominate commission members, the appointment formula could be reviewed to ensure more balanced political representation and contribute to the perception of impartiality.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
There should be no unnecessary obstacles to filing an election complaint or appeal; the cost of lodging a complaint should be minimal or waived whenever possible. The law should be clear and consistent to discourage arbitrary interpretation.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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