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Malta
2017
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework should be reviewed to address OSCE/ODIHR recommendations as well as to consolidate and harmonize the legislation and to address any ambiguities. Reform should be undertaken well in advance of the next elections and involve open consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Malta
2017
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Criminal liability for defamation and insult should be repealed and replaced with reasonable civil sanctions that do not limit free speech or threaten the economic survival of media outlets.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Malta
2017
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase public trust and foster representation of wider political positions and societal interests, consideration could be given to revising the rules for the appointment of members of the broadcasting regulator and PBS management in a manner, which enhances independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Malta
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The Broadcasting Authority should monitor and enforce legal obligations for impartiality and accuracy in broadcasting and provide due remedies.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Malta
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The appointment procedure for the members of the governing boards of the Broadcasting Authority and the Public Broadcasting Services should be brought in line with international standards and good practice to provide for independence and transparency. To ensure the public broadcaster’s editorial independence, the management should be selected through a transparent, competitive process and legal safeguards for its financial sustainability and autonomy should be enacted.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Malta
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be harmonized with the objectives of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities by removing all restrictions on voting rights on the basis of any kind of disability. The limitations imposed on convicted citizens should be reviewed in order to ensure proportionality with the committed crime.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Malta
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The mechanism for enhancing women's representation could be revisited and revised, in consultation with stakeholders, well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Malta
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties should also be encouraged to strengthen their efforts to support women’s participation through internal party policies and the integration of gender equality considerations in their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Malta
2017
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions of voting rights for prisoners should be reviewed to ensure that any limitation is proportionate to the crime committed and clearly outlined in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Malta
2017
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of the CRPD, to ensure the full voting rights of persons with various types of mental disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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