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2023
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Federal legal provisions that result in the disenfranchisement of persons with intellectual disabilities should be reviewed, and a system of supported decision-making should be developed and implemented in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Switzerland
2023
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure that candidates with disabilities enjoy equal campaign opportunities, consideration should be given to providing financial support to reduce disability-related costs. Such expenses could be covered by insurance or public subsidies to parties that prove their inclusiveness or by means of a dedicated public fund.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Switzerland
2023
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities and other relevant stakeholders should provide accessible voter education materials, including internet voting instructions in formats accessible for persons with disabilities, sign language interpretation and plain language text.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities
Switzerland
2023
EET
Parliamentary
elections
In order to maintain the trust of the electorate in the integrity of election results, authorities should conduct comprehensive testing of voting, counting and tabulation and co-ordinate the operation of the results reporting systems with the cantonal administrations well in advance of elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voting, Counting and Tabulation of Election Results
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