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2018
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance transparency and accountability, the CEC and the courts should publish information on election-related complaints and decisions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
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
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
A comprehensive review of the legal framework should be undertaken to address all outstanding ODIHR recommendations, eliminate existing gaps and inconsistencies, and incorporate in the legislation judgments of the European Court of Human Rights and Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding ethnicity and residency-based restrictions on the right to stand as a candidate. In line with international good practice, the comprehensive review process should be open, inclusive and consultative and take place well before the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should provide adequate and effective allocation of funds to ensure the functionality of the Central Election Commission as an institution, including in non-election years, and to cover all the costs associated with the organization of the elections. The Central Election Commission should be provided with the necessary resources to hire sufficient and qualified staff, including in its audit, legal and IT departments, and to develop its IT infrastructure.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In order to ensure timely formation, impartiality and professionalism of Polling Station Commissions and increase stakeholders’ trust, the authorities should review the system of appointment of these commissions. This could be achieved by limiting eligibility to nominate their members only to the parties represented in the state and entity parliaments, or those drawn from a permanent roster of trained people maintained by the Central Election Commission.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should ensure that members of the election administration are not recalled for arbitrary reasons and that they are able to conduct their duties without fear of retribution or intimidation, including based on gender, and should promptly investigate and respond to such cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-Election Day Developments
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In order to address the issue of public officials and electoral contestants exerting pressure on voters, the relevant authorities should take prompt and effective steps to investigate such allegations and any misuse of administrative resources and proactively work to deter such practices.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To facilitate women’s active participation in public and political life, comprehensive legal, institutional, and educational efforts challenging the existing gender stereotypes about the role of women and men in politics should be undertaken by the authorities at all levels. A thorough assessment should be conducted on the impact of the gender quota requirements on the election of women officeholders at all levels.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should reinforce effective protection of journalists from threats and intimidation. Considerations should be given to strengthen the capacity of the law enforcement bodies to ensure swift investigation of online and offline cases of pressure on journalists and media outlets.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2022
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The authorities should take effective measures to protect the voters’ right to a free and secret choice. The importance of ballot secrecy, protecting a voter’s identity, and ensuring voters can vote in a free atmosphere should be emphasized during the training of election commissions and in voter education materials. The polling station layout should be reviewed, and overcrowding should be addressed to ensure the secrecy of the vote and protection against undue influence on voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
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