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, according to ODIHR76 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 76 45

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