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Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure uniform application and provide further clarity on the legal framework a thorough review of the Election Code should be conducted in an inclusive manner well in advance of the next election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal framework and Electoral System
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The language and residency requirements for candidacy should be re-considered in line with international standards. Provisions that may prevent elected candidates who have obtained the necessary number of votes from being duly installed in office should be lifted.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to removing legal loopholes and strengthening provisions prohibiting the misuse of administrative resources and campaigning by public officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency, the GNCC should be required to publish, in a timely manner on its website, detailed media monitoring reports, which should include all violations detected, complaints received and decisions taken.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To minimize the dissemination of hate speech the relevant authorities should properly oversee, prevent and promptly intervene in case hate speech is suspected.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To adequately protect the rights of all election participants, voters should be permitted to file complaints in all cases of possible violation of their suffrage rights, including against decisions and actions of election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In recognition of the role of citizen observation and to prevent possible misuse, criteria for accreditation of citizen observers and media representatives could be further elaborated upon.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election observation
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should be amended to provide explicit provisions for possible second round contests, including campaign and campaign finance regulations, terms of service for election officials, rights of observers and party representatives, procedures for updating voter lists and the withdrawal of candidates, and the peculiarities of run-off procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide stability in the legal framework and ensure that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of their rights and of the procedures, authorities should refrain from amending fundamental elements of the electoral legislation in the year before an election.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revisiting legislation on constituency delimitation to fully address identified shortcomings, in particular to ensure equality of the vote, as previously recommended by the OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the transparency of the district level election administration, consideration should be given to requiring the publication of all DEC decisions on the CEC website.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider improving procedures and increasing transparency of the recruitment process for lower-level commission members by further elaborating and publishing clear criteria for their selection.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure that eligible voters in penitentiary institutions are able to exercise their right to vote, those responsible for compiling voter lists in these institutions should ensure that all eligible voters have access to valid identity documents.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to adopting a permanent solution for voters without an officially registered address instead of repeatedly introducing transitional provisions. Amendments to voter registration requirements should be made in a timely manner to ensure they can be implemented effectively.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide equal opportunity for participation in elections, authorities should ensure that all procedures for verifying party information are applied in a uniform and timely manner and not retroactively. Consideration should also be given to establishing an efficient communication mechanism among relevant authorities to eliminate the possibility of an inconsistent approach towards parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase the political participation of women, consideration could be given to introducing a binding gender quota for political parties in addition to financial incentives. Additionally, existing financial incentives could be extended to majoritarian contests.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
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
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should clearly define timeframes for the SAO to verify and address campaign finance violations. Timely access to relevant information and cooperation with other authorities should be clearly regulated to enable the SAO to provide effective oversight.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amending the law to provide equal opportunities for independent candidates to access public funding for the reimbursement of campaign expenses.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase voter access to information on contestants, non-qualified subjects could be granted a minimum amount of free airtime to convey their messages on the public broadcaster.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to creating one self-regulatory body responsible for considering, based on the Code of Conduct of Broadcasters, complaints from parties and civil society organizations related to all broadcasters and addressing them in a timely and transparent manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to streamlining disclosure requirements for information that must accompany the publication of opinion polls according to good international practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
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
The need for political representation of national minorities should be taken into account when considering future reform of the electoral legal framework, including with regard to determining constituency boundaries.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Stakeholders involved in the electoral process should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan observation. Civil society organizations and media outlets should ensure that their representatives in the polling stations maintain impartiality when carrying out their functions and PEC officials should be empowered to promptly address violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Respecting Constitutional constraints, the time for filing and considering appeals should ensure that appellants have adequate time to prepare and adjudicating bodies can conduct a proper investigation.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
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
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Further training for citizen observers and party representatives on the procedures for election dispute resolution and documenting of election violations could be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure that election violations are addressed during the election period, consideration should be given to instructing DECs to promptly investigate allegations and consider complaints in the shortest feasible time.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to establishing a clear and effective mechanism for a specific authority to consider complaints, investigate and take action in cases of the misuse of administrative resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should make efforts to allocate appropriate premises for polling stations, to ensure decent conditions for voters to exercise their rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities could consider simplifying election day procedures to the extent possible without compromising the integrity of the process as well as updating election materials and reducing the number of PEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
33
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration should conduct thorough investigations of all complaints, gathering and confirming information from all available sources. Consideration could be given to have additional staff at DECs to handle investigations after election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
34
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Efforts should be made to further raise the awareness of courts on the election dispute process, so they fully exercise their authority to consider appeals of administrative decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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
2017
EOM
Local
elections
A thorough review of the Election Code should be conducted to address undue restrictions, and gaps and inconsistencies, including those related to a second round. Any electoral reform should be conducted in an inclusive manner, well in advance of the next election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Legal framework and Electoral System
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should re-consider the formula for the composition of election commissions to ensure more balanced political representation.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should consider improving procedures and increasing the transparency of the recruitment process for lower-level commission members by elaborating and publishing clear selection criteria and by conducting the selection in public sessions. PEC leadership positions could be drawn from among trained and certified individuals with prior experience in administering elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To further increase the political participation of women, consideration could be given to introducing a binding gender quota, in addition to financial incentives. Existing financial incentives could be extended to majoritarian contests.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should ensure a clear separation between the state and party and guarantee that public sectors employees are not subject to pressure to engage in election campaigns.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance the effectiveness of the campaign finance oversight, the legal framework should be harmonized and address inconsistencies related to provisions concerning independent candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance a genuine and independent public service mandate, authorities should refrain from interference in the activities of the public broadcaster. The public media should develop comprehensive political programming during an election period and an impartial, critical and analytical editorial policy should be ensured, including when covering activities of officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Contestants should refrain from registering their activists as citizen observers and media representatives and respect the principle of an equal and limited presence in polling stations. Civil society organizations should ensure that their representatives in the polling stations maintain impartiality when carrying out their functions.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for electoral dispute resolution should be reviewed conducted to simplify the complaints procedures, to eliminate the restrictions on the standing of complainants and extend the deadlines for filing and considering election-related complaints. Everyone whose electoral rights have been violated should be entitled to lodge a complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
While not restricting observers’ rights to observe all aspects of the voting process, authorities could consider amending the law to prohibit the possibility of collecting and further processing personal data of voters on election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in the election administration, the CEC should consider discussing all substantive matters in public sessions. In addition, the law should stipulate that all substantive electoral matters fall under the purview and responsibility of election commissions as opposed to chairpersons. As previously recommended, consideration should be given to require that DEC decisions are centrally published.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The CEC training centre could consider enhancing the effectiveness of its training on election day procedures, with a particular focus on the vote count and how to complete summary results protocols through dedicating more time to practical exercises on these issues.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The training of members of district and precinct election commissions on the resolution of election day disputes and the conduct of investigation into the substance of complaints could be further enhanced.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, authorities should consider adopting a permanent solution for voters without an officially registered address instead of repeatedly introducing transitional provisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should consider measures to ensure that technical deficiencies are not grounds for denying voting rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To align candidate registration provisions with international commitments and good practice, the language requirement for candidates in the Tbilisi Sakrebulo elections and the overall five-year residency requirement should be lifted.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The law should provide equitable conditions for the collection of supporting signatures by candidates running independently and those nominated by parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
In case a candidate wishes to withdraw from a second round contest, the law should ensure competitiveness and the right of other candidates to stand.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate/Party Rights and Registration
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure public confidence in the electoral process, law enforcement should effectively investigate instances of pressure and intimidation of candidates, as well as possible misuse of state resources for campaign purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure a level playing field, all candidates should be provided with the same access to financial support, including reimbursement of some campaign expenses.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
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
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework could be amended to envisage expedited timeframes for addressing campaign finance violations and to ensure that the investigation conducted by the State Audit Office is thorough, comprehensive and timely.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
In line with the principle of editorial independence, the obligation placed on nationwide private broadcasters to organize debates for qualified subjects could be revisited, so that consideration could be given to allowing the broadcaster to decide on the format of its own election-related programmes.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To increase transparency, the GNCC should consider presenting its detailed media monitoring reports, with a qualitative assessment, and more frequently, including closer to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The law should be amended to grant the possibility to civil society organizations to observe the work of the election administration outside of the election period.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To allow for an effective remedy, the law should provide for an expedited review of complaints requesting administrative sanctions. They should be reviewed in open sessions and in a collegial manner. All decisions of election commissions should be subject to appeal.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure legal certainty and equality before the law, consideration could be given to strengthening measures to ensure consistent application of law.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The election law should be amended to ensure that complaints are not dismissed for deficiencies in format; election commissions and courts should refrain from a formalistic interpretation of the law and should give full and impartial consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to an effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The CEC could consider a comprehensive review to identify and eliminate errors and omissions in the work of the PECs related to counting and tabulation. The authorities could consider simplifying counting procedures by amending the relevant law provisions and regulations to the extent possible without compromising the integrity of the process.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The Election Code should be amended to clearly stipulate on which grounds recounts and annulments can be requested and on which grounds they must be granted.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure that voters are able to cast their votes free of pressure and undue influence, authorities could consider extending the prohibition of partisan and campaign activities not only within polling stations, but also in the vicinity of polling stations during voting hours.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
A comprehensive review of the election legislation should be undertaken to eliminate gaps and ambiguities, address ODIHR and Council of Europe recommendations and ensure uniform application of the law. Any electoral reform should be conducted in an inclusive manner, well in advance of the next election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
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
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure a clear separation between party and state, consideration could be given to establish an effective and timely mechanism to address complaints on the misuse of administrative resources, before an impartial and competent authority and where appropriate, be able to apply relevant sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To prevent the possible dissemination of hate speech and xenophobia, regulations on acceptable speech during an election campaign should be enhanced. Relevant authorities should be in a position to review potential cases of hate speech and where appropriate, apply sanctions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Second Round Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure efficient oversight and transparency of campaign finance, the law should envisage expedited deadlines for the SAO to address campaign finance violations and publish its conclusions and clearly regulate cooperation with other authorities to facilitate timely access to relevant information.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Decisions and legal opinions of the media regulator should be publicly available. Decisions on sanctions should be discussed during public sessions, providing the media outlet with the opportunity to present their views. The legal status of any official communication with broadcasters should be clearly defined.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
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
Election commissions and courts should refrain from an overly formalistic interpretation of the law and give due consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to an effective remedy. Election commissions and courts should apply the law in a consistent manner to ensure legal certainty.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post First Round Developments
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
2018
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, the Election Code should be amended to regulate all aspects of possible second round contests.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Second Round Legal Framework
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The selection procedures and criteria for the recruitment of lower-level commission members could be further elaborated in legislation and by the CEC, including more time for selection and in a more open and inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The blanket denial of voting rights of persons recognized by a court to lack legal capacity on the grounds of mental disability and who require inpatient care should be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing a secure mechanism to permit voting by persons who will be away from their official registered address on election day, especially if such persons are in country. Consideration could also be given to providing voters the opportunity to temporarily change their voting address within a limited timeframe.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To align candidate registration provisions with international commitments and other international standards, the existing residency requirement and limitations on dual citizenship should be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to developing an effective mechanism for checking the authenticity of supporting signatures.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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
Instances of possible voter intimidation, pressure on public employees or vote buying should be promptly addressed by the relevant authorities. The CEC and other relevant authorities should conduct appropriate information campaigns on vote secrecy safeguards.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the transparency and oversight of campaign finance, the legislation would benefit from further elaboration to address identified gaps and previous ODIHR and GRECO recommendations, including those concerning regulating loans and third-party activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The Election Code could be amended to outline explicit provisions for campaigning in the media, including the allocation of free and paid airtime, once elections are called and between rounds.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The existing system for free airtime allocation, participation in debates and disbursement of funds for advertising should be reviewed to provide equal campaign opportunities. The allocation of free airtime to contestants should not be at the media’s discretion.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Media outlets should not be liable for the content of political advertisements that they air unless the content was previously ruled unlawful by a court or includes statements that constitute direct incitement to violence. The practice of seeking the media regulator’s pre-approval of paid political advertisements should be discouraged.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Political parties, candidates and citizen observer organizations should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan observation. The CEC should consider introducing a mechanism to prevent the misuse of citizen observation by contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To allow for effective remedy, the law should provide for an expedited review of complaints requesting administrative sanctions on campaign violations. All election commission decisions, even if taken by an individual, should be subject to appeal.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Citizen observers and party representatives could benefit from further training on procedures on election dispute resolution and documenting election violations. The CEC could consider additional efforts to educate stakeholders on the complaint process and their rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should consider further measures to make polling stations fully accessible, allowing all persons with disabilities to exercise their right to vote independently with dignity.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should ensure PEC members are instructed and follow through to prevent observers and party and candidate representatives from interfering in election day proceedings, as well as to adequately respond to violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To strengthen the integrity of counting, the Election Code could clearly stipulate criteria for ballot validity. To ensure vote secrecy, ballots with marks that could identify the voter should be deemed invalid.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices, well in advance of the next election period and within an inclusive consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The composition of the election administration could be reconsidered to increase its impartiality and independence. The appointment formula could be revised to ensure more balanced political representation and to prevent factual dominance of a single political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in the election administration, the Central and District Election Commissions should consider discussing all substantive matters collegially and in public sessions.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure public confidence in the electoral process and the protection of fundamental rights, the relevant authorities should take prompt and effective steps to properly investigate allegations of voter and campaign staff intimidation.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
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
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral dispute resolution framework should be reviewed to simplify the process and broaden legal standing to ensure that citizens whose electoral rights are violated are entitled to lodge a complaint to seek legal remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in election dispute resolution, all election disputes should be handled by commissions collegially and in open sessions. To guarantee an effective remedy for election disputes, the law should provide for the right to seek judicial review of all decisions and (in)actions of election bodies and their officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure transparent, fair and uniform practice in handling post-election complaints, the Election Code should specify clear, objective criteria for granting and conducting recounts and annulments of results. District Election Commissions should be sufficiently staffed and trained to effectively handle complaints and conduct thorough investigations of all irregularities raised.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The existing system for the allocation of free air-time and disbursement of funds for advertising should be reviewed to provide equal campaign opportunities to all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The constituency delimitation process should guarantee the equality of the vote and protect the national minority vote in line with previous ODIHR recommendations and international standards and good practices.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure stability and independence of DECs, the tenure of their members could be better protected against arbitrary replacement by their nominating parties in a reasonably long period prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The timeframes for submission and review of applications for Precinct Election Commission (PEC) membership could be extended to ensure meaningful competition. The selection procedures and criteria for the recruitment of PEC staff could be further elaborated to guarantee a more open and inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should continue their efforts to create an enabling and inclusive environment and further facilitate access to the election process for persons with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Persons who are recognized by a court to lack legal capacity on the grounds of intellectual or psychosocial disability and those who require inpatient care should be allowed to vote, in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing a secure mechanism to permit voters who are away from their official address of registration on election day to vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The residency requirement for candidates should be significantly reduced or removed, to ensure compliance with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a level playing field, consideration could be given to adjusting the legal deadlines for party and candidate registration to prevent overlapping with the election campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal and institutional framework should be strengthened to effectively combat the misuse of administrative resources. Campaigning by high-level officials, including mayors, should be strictly regulated.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To promote balanced gender representation, parties could enhance internal party policies to encourage women’s participation, including increasing the number of women candidates among majoritarian candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the transparency and oversight of campaign finance, the legislation should be further reviewed to address previously identified gaps and ODIHR and GRECO recommendations, including those concerning regulation of third party activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To contribute to a level playing field for parties and candidates, the campaign finance legal framework could be reviewed to bring limits on donations and spending further in line with international good practices.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure that voters have timely and substantive information on campaign finance, consideration could be given to prompt publication of findings on interim reports prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The State Audit Office should systematically identify all technical breaches of the rules and reporting obligations, including late filing and improper completion. Further legislative measures could be taken to ensure that all campaign donations and expenditures, including by third parties and online, are disclosed and investigated in a timely manner. Proportionate and dissuasive sanctions should be promptly initiated and imposed for all violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to extending the requirements of the exact procedure for the allocation of free air-time on regional and local broadcasters to all upcoming elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal deadlines for submission and adjudication of all complaints, including post-election day, should be revised to ensure that they allow for sufficient time to effectively prepare and adjudicate cases and, at the same time, provide for duly expedited resolution.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Election commissions should refrain from overly strict application of rules on complaint admissibility with the aim to assure substantive consideration of all complaints. To further enhance accessibility, the Central Election Commission could consider setting up an online system for submission of complaints to election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective remedy, election commissions should give due consideration to all complaints, taking into account facts gathered by way of thorough investigations and applying sound interpretation of the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and appeals
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Electoral contestants could consider proactively incorporating inclusion agendas in their electoral platforms and improve representation of national minorities in their candidate lists, in electable positions.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The use of video cameras in polling stations should be regulated to avoid any intimidating effect and risk of control of or repercussions on voters. To ensure that voters are able to cast their votes free of pressure and undue influence, the legally established perimeter around polling stations should be free of any canvassing and contestants’ representatives.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To prevent the misuse of citizen observation, political parties, candidates and citizen observer organizations should respect a clear separation of partisan and non-partisan observation.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration could consider establishing a reserve pool of trained PEC members in each district to ensure a smooth replacement of Precinct Election Commission (PEC) members and a professional conduct of voting and counting procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance public confidence in the electoral process and create free and fair campaign environment, public officials and electoral contestants should refrain from exercising pressure on voters and candidates, and the relevant authorities should take prompt and effective steps to investigate allegations of intimidation, coercion and vote buying as well as proactively work to deter such practices and educate voters on their rights and safeguards in place.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The timeframes for submission of applications and election of PEC membership could be adjusted to allow for proper review of application documents and effective oversight by all DEC members.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure a level playing field for all contestants, the legal framework for combatting the misuse of administrative resources should be applied and enforced including the misuse of public office in the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To strengthen the effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, further measures could be considered to ensure the independence of the oversight body and that the oversight body is fully mandated and resourced to monitor campaign spending and thoroughly review campaign finance reports.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should fulfil their duty to protect the safety of media staff through effective and timely protective measures. State authorities should promptly investigate and bring to justice those involved in attacks on, and ill-treatment of journalists and other media actors.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To protect the role of citizen observers and prevent their misuse, political parties should refrain from artificially increasing their presence in polling stations by abusing the framework for election observation.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure that voters are free to vote without hindrance, pressure and undue influence contestants should respect the legally established perimeter around polling stations for not deploying co-ordinators and activists. The authorities should ensure such prohibition is enforced and similarly work to prevent the interference of contestant representatives and observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance legal certainty and effective implementation, the legislation could benefit from a comprehensive review to remove gaps and inconsistencies and bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices, well in advance of the next election period and within an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The delineation of constituencies and seat distribution should be reviewed every ten years, preferably outside election periods, based on clear and objective criteria, in line with international standards and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To strengthen the impartiality of and public confidence in the entire election administration, the selection criteria for appointing DECs members should be further strengthened.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To promote balanced gender representation at all levels, parties could enhance internal party policies to encourage women’s participation and increase the number of women candidates among majoritarian and mayoral candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate registration
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance the transparency and accountability of campaign finances, the legislation should be further reviewed to address pending previous ODIHR and GRECO recommendations.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign finance
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To prevent circumvention of the regulations, measures should be considered to ensure that anonymous in-kind donations and third party campaigning are properly identified and accounted for, followed by effective actions taken to enforce the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign finance
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To increase the effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, measures could be considered to facilitate prompt institutional co-operation and grant the SAO access to databases and information necessary for the verification of the legality of donations, as well as short deadlines for the exchange of information and for the SAO to act upon identified violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign finance
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance the effectiveness of oversight, auditing of party and campaign finances should include identifying unreported incomes and expenditures. An effective mechanism could be introduced for monitoring and estimating the value of campaign expenditures, including on media and online campaigning.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign finance
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To strengthen the integrity of the voting process, the procedures should extend the use of indelible inking to mobile voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To strengthen trust in the integrity of the election results, additional measures could be considered to strengthen the accountability of the counting process, in line with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To increase the integrity, accountability, and transparency of the recount process, all types of recounts should be conducted in a consistent, comprehensive and transparent manner based on the clear and comprehensive criteria. Recounts and any selection of polling stations to be recounted should be open to observers and representatives of contestants potentially impacted by the recount.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Tabulation
Georgia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To guarantee effective legal redress, the electoral dispute resolution framework should be reviewed to broaden the legal standing and revise legal deadlines for complaints requesting disciplinary sanctions against election commission members to provide for duly expedited resolution of all election-related cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure effective remedy, all complaints should be given thorough consideration and the law should not be interpreted or implemented in a manner that further restricts the opportunities for seeking effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should proactively prevent voter intimidation, pressure on public employees, vote buying, electoral violence and educate voters about their rights. If such incidents occur, they should be promptly addressed to provide effective remedies and hold those responsible accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
A comprehensive legislative reform should be undertaken to implement outstanding ODIHR recommendations and further align the legal framework with OSCE commitments, international standards, and good practice. This review should be completed well in advance of the next election and through an inclusive and transparent consultative process.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legislation that imposes limitations on the constitutionally guaranteed fundamental freedoms of assembly and expression should be repealed. Any restrictions on such fundamental freedoms must be exceptional, strictly proportionate to a legitimate aim, and imposed only to the extent necessary in a democratic society.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To strengthen impartiality of election administration, the appointment process for election commission members at all levels should be revised to prevent dominance by any single political party. To enhance operational efficiency and prevent overcrowding, the number of commissioners, particularly at the Precinct Election Commission level, should be adjusted to the actual needs.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To contribute to transparency and ensure equitable scrutiny of all political parties, the Anti-Corruption Bureau should develop clear regulations outlining the procedures for and methodology of political finance oversight.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should fulfil their duty to protect the safety of media staff through effective and timely protective measures. State authorities should promptly investigate and bring to justice those involved in attacks on, and ill-treatment of journalists and other media actors.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further increase transparency and confidence in election dispute resolution, all disputes should be handled by election commissions collegially and in open sessions, based on thorough consideration of the substance of complaints. All judicial acts, decisions and protocols should be well substantiated and based on sound interpretation of the law and promptly published online.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the integrity of election observation, authorities should guarantee that citizen observers can operate free from pressure or intimidation and have unimpeded access to all relevant information. To maintain a clear separation between partisan and non-partisan observation, observer status should not be misused by political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for public trust in the electoral process and the integrity of results, legislation and public policy should ensure that public authorities operate independently, professionally, and efficiently, free from influence by the government or ruling party. Reports of election-day related irregularities and related complaints and appeals should be promptly and thoroughly addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Post-Election Day Developments
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Contestants, public officials, and state institutions should refrain from misusing administrative resources for electoral purposes to ensure an equal playing field for electoral participants. In line with previous ODIHR and GRECO recommendations, consideration should be given to the adoption of further legislative and administrative measures to regulate the campaigning activities of high-level public officials, including mayors, and to prevent the circumvention of existing regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should take all necessary measures to ensure vote secrecy, including by improving polling station layouts and the design of the electoral materials. Election commissions should rigorously implement procedural safeguards, prevent overcrowding and undue tracking of voters at polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and OSCE commitments, authorities should put in place effective temporary special measures to eliminate discrimination against women in public and political life. Given their proven effectiveness, the authorities should give particular consideration to re-introducing the mandatory electoral gender quotas as well as the requirement that a woman withdrawing from her mandate as Member of Parliament be replaced by the next woman candidate on the same party list.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Background and Political Context
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure stability and professional capacity of the election administration, the possibility to replace members of District Election Commission and Precinct Election Commission should be limited within a reasonable period of time prior to election day to allow for all members to undergo training.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In a coordinated effort, state and local authorities, along with all other relevant stakeholders, should undertake necessary measures to ensure independent access for persons with various disabilities throughout the entire election process, including the allocation of adequate premises for election commissions and polling stations
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To strengthen confidence in the use of election technologies, the law should explicitly provide for independent third-party verification and certification of voter identification and vote-counting devices. Relevant stakeholders should be granted meaningful opportunities to scrutinize all aspects of the implementation process, including access to technical documentation, source code review, device configuration, and auditing procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voting Technologies
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective exercise of active suffrage by all eligible voters, the authorities should implement appropriate legislative and administrative measures to ensure that all voters, including those lacking valid identification documents or a registered address, are included in the voter lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Persons who are recognized by a court to lack legal capacity on the grounds of intellectual or psychosocial disability and those who require inpatient care should be allowed to vote, in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should take measures to promote gender equality in public and political life and ensure equal opportunities for women in the campaign, setting specific, measurable, and clearly defined goals and targets. Consideration should be given to the introduction of additional special measures to encourage political parties to support female candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fully guarantee the independence of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and its decisions from political influence, the mechanism for the appointment procedure for the head of the institution should be revised as well as the decision-making process of the Bureau.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to developing a system of financial disclosure that ensures uniformity in the reporting formats utilized by political parties and presents such data in an accessible and user-friendly format, thereby strengthening mechanisms for public oversight.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, legal provisions on third-party campaigning should be strengthened and clarified, with their application grounded in clear, objective, and foreseeable criteria to ensure consistency and avoid arbitrary enforcement that may infringe upon freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To strengthen its independence, the appointment procedure for members of the Georgian National Communications Commission should be revised.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The existing system for allocation of free airtime and participation in debates should be reviewed to provide equal campaign opportunities for all contestants. Effective remedies for related violations should be applied promptly during the campaign. Consideration could be given to amending the law to prioritize compensation for lost airtime over financially sanctioning media outlets.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The media should be exempted from liability for disseminating unlawful statements made directly by parties or candidates, whether in the context of live broadcasting or advertising, unless the statements have been ruled unlawful by a court or the statements constitute direct incitement to violence.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal access to information and ability to participate in the process, clear guidelines on the provision of voter information and materials in minority languages should be established. The user interface of the electronic voting technologies should be available in minority languages in areas mandated to provide voter materials in those languages.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To guarantee effective remedy, the electoral dispute resolution framework should be reviewed to broaden the legal standing of voters, and adjust legal deadlines, allowing adequate time for the preparation and adjudication of complaints and administrative offences while ensuring duly expedited procedure, in line with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the integrity of the voting process and strengthen public trust, the authorities should reinforce transparency and improve the rigour and effectiveness of voter identification procedures. For the use of voter identification devices, measures to minimize the manual entry of personal numbers at polling stations should be explored.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election day
Georgia
2024
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with legal provisions, amendments to results protocols in cases of discrepancies should occur at the DEC level and be conducted transparently, with the participation of party representatives and observers. The CEC should promptly publish voter turnout data alongside preliminary results and the number of invalid votes per polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election day