2016
#8 In line with good practice, the REC should have authority sua Priority
sponte to rectify or overturn decisions taken by polling
boards/lower electoral commissions, to annul elections if
irregularities affect the outcome, and to order repeat voting to
avoid disenfranchising affected voters.
2016
#19 Measures should be taken, including clear criteria established Other
by law, to prevent the abuse of provisions for candidate lists to
obtain the status of national minority.
2017
#1 The electoral legal framework should be subject to a Priority
comprehensive and inclusive review to regulate all essential
aspects, address gaps and loopholes, and empower institutions to
implement necessary control and oversight over the electoral
process.
2017
#11 The Election administration could consider implementing
comprehensive training covering all stages of Election day
Other
procedures in a standardized and more effective format for all PB
members.
*
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Mostly implemented
Fully implemented
Not evaluated
Table 4.2.1.2. An overview of the evaluation of recommendations relevant to the administration of
justice process issued after the 2016 and 2017 elections, election administration field,
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Election
cycle
Recommendation
Priority /
Other
2016
#9 To ensure that voters are fully informed of their rights and
responsibilities, the REC could intensify its efforts and undertake
comprehensive voter education activities sufficiently in advance
of the elections.
Other
2016
#10 Consideration could be given to conducting standardized
training on electoral procedures for all PB members.
Other
Status
*
Final reports for 2016 and 2017: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/0/e/259021.pdf and
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/c/6/330296.pdf. Evaluation status of each recommendation is available at:
https://paragraph25.odihr.pl/home-page-countries/serbia/
* OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Final Report, Presidential Elections, 2 April 2017:
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/a/5/322166_3.pdf; OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Final Report, Early
Parliamentary Elections, 24 April 2016: https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/c/a/256926_0.pdf
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