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2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
In order to ensure stability in the election legislation and further harmonization, efforts should be made to finalize electoral reform well in advance of next elections and to build in safeguards against changing legislation prior to an election. Consideration could also be given to further delegating regulatory authority to the CEC so that, as the principal body responsible for the implementation of the election law, it has the flexibility to promptly react to any changes in the political-security environment in order to ensure uniformity in how emergency situations are addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to undertaking a comprehensive electoral reform, which should harmonize election legislation regulating all types of elections and address other pending long-standing recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. The reform, inter alia, should eliminate undue restrictions on candidacy rights, as well as restrictions on the freedom of mandate. Restrictions on electoral blocs could be lifted in order to promote the competitiveness of the electoral process and wider representation in parliament. Electoral reform needs to be undertaken well in advance of the next elections, and the process should be transparent and inclusive.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Serious consideration should be given to revising the method of appointing DEC members to better ensure professionalism and stability in their work. This should enable training to be more effective and the institutional capacity to become more developed.
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:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities and law enforcement agencies should take steps to ensure that all cases of violence and intimidation against election stakeholders are investigated promptly in an independent and impartial manner and perpetrators are brought to justice in accordance with the law. Efforts should be stepped up to ensure that all contestants are able to reach out to the electorate on an equal basis and without fear of violence or retribution.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The number of commission members appointed at each level should correspond to the actual needs of the electoral administration rather than be the result of the unpredictable number of candidate nominations received. Consideration could be given to increasing the number of DECs or providing that where a DEC has to manage a high number of PECs, it may establish operation centres at district (rayon) level. Consideration could also be given to setting a reasonable maximum number of voters per polling station.
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:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to further promote integrity, transparency, accountability and rule of law among election commissions, a combination of coordinated anti-corruption measures by electoral stakeholders needs to be introduced in this regard. Such measures could also serve to guarantee the integrity and achieve independence of the election administration from political interference, and ensure honest performance of their duties.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Provisions regulating campaign financing should be strengthened to enhance the transparency of campaign funds. Funding and expenditure records could be made public in a timely manner before and after election day. The legal framework should provide for independent oversight and monitoring of campaign financing, including the possibility of effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for violations of campaign-finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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 Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Serious consideration should be given to introducing measures, which would increase the transparency of results data entry at DEC level. If access to data entry premises remains restricted, consideration should be given to providing observers and other stakeholders with the opportunity to observe data entry through means of multimedia tools such as large monitors, which would allow them to compare the data entered into the Vybory system against figures included in PEC results protocols and those posted on the CEC website.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The automatic rejection of complaints based on deficiencies in format should be removed from the election law. Election commissions should be encouraged to consider the merits of a case and take action if the issue raised in the complaint is clear from the documents submitted.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be amended to disallow dismissal of complaints based on deficiencies in format, and election commissions should give full and impartial consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The Ukrainian authorities should consider revising the legal arrangements related to the electoral participation of citizens resident in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, with the objective of enhancing opportunities for their participation. In this respect, procedures regarding their registration and voting should be simplified to the maximum extent possible. The electoral and governmental authorities should intensify their efforts to inform residents in these territories of the means by which they can vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Measures to increase transparency of campaign finance and accountability, and to strengthen existing or introduce effective and proportionate sanctions for non-compliance with disclosure regulations should be given consideration. The capacity of the CEC and the DECs should be further developed to meet their obligations to analyse and publish party and candidate financial reports during and after the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Prior to the next election, parliament should return to the consideration of amendments to the Criminal Code recently put forward by the Ministry of Interior which would increase liability for and further define election offenses, including addressing vote buying.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election System and Legal Framework
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Notwithstanding possible changes to the electoral system, women’s underrepresentation in parliament should be addressed through stricter enforcement mechanisms and/or additional special temporary measures that could create more equitable conditions for all candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should define a clear system of sanctions related to violations of its media-related provisions and indicate the competent body to address them. Furthermore, consideration should be given to reinforce the NTRBC as an independent regulatory body and to increase its capacity to oversee and fully ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with the legislation, as well as address media-related complaints and impose sanctions for possible violations during the election campaign. Decisions of the independent regulatory body should be taken in a timely manner and made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
If the current electoral system is retained, the CEC should complete the implementation of Article 18 of the election law regarding the delineation of single-mandate electoral districts well in advance of the next election cycle, and in full consultation with national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The law on the CEC should include ‘impartiality’ as one of the CEC’s guiding principles.[1] It should also elaborate the role of parliamentary factions in the selection of CEC members, so as to ensure balance and pluralism in the CEC’s composition.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing deadlines for replacements of election commissioners before election day, thereby ensuring stability of the election administration, avoiding additional workload for the CEC and a negative impact on the performance of DECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
While it is hoped that future elections in Ukraine take place in a secure environment, the government could consider establishing an operations group that brings together the electoral, security and law enforcement bodies and which functions under the coordination of the executive.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Serious consideration should be given to revising the method of formation of DECs and PECs. Effective measures must be taken to develop the institutional capacity and stability of DECs and PECs by strengthening recruitment, hiring and training methods in order to ensure and enhance impartiality and professionalism of commissioners. In any case, the principle of equal representation in the commissions should be respected.
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:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the perception of impartiality of DECs and PECs, the law should prohibit payments from candidates to DEC and PEC members. As for the CEC, the election law should require DECs and PECs to undertake their work impartially.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Ukrainian authorities should take effective measures to alleviate impediment obstacles for the temporary re-registration of voters from the Crimean peninsula, in order to further facilitate the participation and exercise of constitutional rights of these voters. In this respect, procedures regarding their registration and voting should be simplified to the maximum extent possible, and electoral and governmental authorities should intensify their efforts to inform residents in these territories of the means by which they can vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Shortened deadlines for printing preliminary voter lists could be reconsidered to allow enough time for voters to review the voter lists and request necessary changes.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
For future elections, serious consideration could be given to adopting an effective voter-information and education strategy and to carrying out a voter information campaign focused, among others, on awareness-raising for IDPs and for voters residing on the Crimean peninsula.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Since a presidential election is conducted within a single nationwide constituency, consideration could be given to waiving requirements for voters to justify their request for temporary change of their voting address and to enable them to request such changes based only on their IDs.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Template forms for nomination documents could be developed by the CEC in order to minimize the possibility for omissions or technical errors made by candidates. Effective notification mechanisms could be introduced so that prospective candidates are informed by the election administration of cases where mistakes or omissions were found in their nomination documents, enabling them to correct such mistakes.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing downloadable and printable voter lists for political parties, candidates and civil society to conduct a meaningful scrutiny of the voter lists and thereby enhance transparency.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities and political parties should take steps to safeguard a clear separation between political parties and the state. Electoral contestants should make stronger efforts to refrain from using public office to gain an unfair electoral advantage during the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to removing the residency requirement for candidates, in order to bring the legislation in line with international obligations and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election law should clearly define how print media should mark paid election-related material. In addition, self-regulatory bodies such as the Journalist Ethics Commission could consider reinforcing professional standards and media literacy through training programmes for journalists.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to introducing a threshold of votes for a refund of the financial deposit. Furthermore, the law should be amended to explicitly state the conditions for a refund in a one-round election.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to ensuring the independence of the NTRBC during the whole duration of its mandate and to ensuring that any possible conflicts of interest of individual NTRBC members during the pre-election period are avoided. Furthermore, consideration should be given to enhancing the capacity of the regulatory body to oversee and fully ensure the broadcast media’s compliance with the legislation, as well as to address media-related complaints and impose effective sanctions for possible violations during the election campaign. Decisions of the independent regulatory body should be taken in a timely manner and made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to amending the election law to provide effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for violations of campaign rules, as the existing legislation does not include an effective enforcement mechanism to address such violations. Consideration could for instance be given to shortening the timeline for deciding on campaign violations.
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:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral framework should be amended to provide for positive measures, in line with international obligations, to overcome obstacles to voting such as illiteracy or language barriers.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Relevant authorities should ensure compliance with the constitutional requirement that the exercise of the right to assembly be governed by law and eliminate all local regulations for organizing public gatherings that are not based on national legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the electoral dispute resolution system. Furthermore, consideration could be given to the development of a complaint form, which should help ensure that complainants understand the required documents for filing a complaint with an election commission or the courts and which instructs complainants on where to submit their complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
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
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should be amended to provide equal opportunities for self-nominated and party candidates with regard to campaign finance regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment and Campaign Finance
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The election law should be amended to eliminate the existing gaps and inconsistencies so as to reduce the scope for non-uniform application of the law and the resulting problems in the adjudication of electoral disputes. The CEC should adopt additional regulations wherever the law does not provide sufficient detail. Both the CEC and the courts should refrain from delivering inconsistent decisions and should treat like cases alike. Consideration could be given to procedural rearrangements in the higher courts so that electoral disputes are adjudicated by the same panels, or that other safeguards are provided against inconsistent application of law by the same court.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The competent authorities should take all necessary measures to protect journalists and media outlets from attacks and to ensure that all infringements of the freedom of the media are duly investigated and addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to rearranging practical aspects of the counting and tabulation processes, so as to facilitate the receipt and processing of election materials on election night. For instance, paper packages for election materials used by PECs could be replaced with sturdier packages to avoid damage during transportation and thus unnecessary consequences at DECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The election law should clearly define how print media should mark paid election-related material. In addition, self-regulatory bodies such as the Journalist Ethics Commission could consider reinforcing professional standards and media literacy through training programmes for journalists.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to revising the methodology of training for PEC members, with more emphasis on the vote count and completion of results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Tabulation and Announcement of Results
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended in the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the 2010 presidential election, comprehensive measures should be adopted to effectively address the lack of identification and other relevant documents among Roma people. A review of relevant national legislation and local practice, specifically at regional administrative offices responsible for issuing identity documents, should be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The process of accreditation of observers from national civic organizations could be simplified in order to provide them with the possibility to observe all stages of the election process, including DEC formation and the work of the CEC from the beginning of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
CEC procedural resolutions should be in line with the election law and should not create additional grounds for rejecting the registration of observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observers
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The OSCE/ODIHR EOM reiterates the recommendations made in the Joint Opinion of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission that call for a simplification of the complaint procedure and encourage the development of a complaint form. Such a form should help ensure that complainants understand the required documents for filing a complaint with an election commission or the courts and instruct complainants on where to submit their complaint.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to clarifying and potentially simplifying the reconciliation procedures and control checks before the actual vote count. Training of PEC members should put more emphasis on the counting procedures and the completion of the results protocols. Furthermore, some entries on the results protocols could be rephrased in order to make them more understandable.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to changing the procedures for receipt and processing of results protocols and election materials from PECs in a way which would allow for simultaneous processing of several PECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
The CEC should consider a back-up system to ensure that any problems with the Vybory system do not impede communications with DECs and should also take steps to enhance the system’s security.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Ukraine
2014
Early election
EOM
Presidential
DECs should be provided with premises which are adequate not only for the DECs’ work before election day, but also as an operations/results processing centre on election night. Consideration could be given to tasking local authorities with providing such (additional) premises.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
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