Table 4.2.1.4. An overview of the evaluation of candidate relevant to the administration of justice process issued after the 2016 and 2017 elections, voter and list/candidate registration field, according to ODIHR78 Election cycle Recommendation Priority / Other 2016, 2017 #2, #13 To enhance public trust in the voter register, consideration could be given to publishing the partial data from voter lists for public scrutiny in line with the law and international good practice. Priority 2016 #3 Rules on candidate registration, including procedures for the verification of supporting signatures, should be clarified to ensure transparency at all stages, consistency, and legal certainty. Priority 2016, 2017 #11, #12 The blanket restriction on suffrage rights of persons declared mentally incompetent should be removed or decided on a case-by-case basis by the court, depending on specific circumstances. Other 2016 #12 Legislation should be amended to give an opportunity to individual citizens to stand as independent candidates. Other 2016 #13 To make the candidate registration process more inclusive, the restriction that voters may support only one candidate list could be reconsidered. Other 2016 #14 The LEMP should include provisions regarding the deadlines and conditions for the withdrawal of registered candidates. Other 2016 #15 Deadlines for candidate registration could be reconsidered to allow for more thorough verification of registration documents, to ensure an effective redress in case of appeals and to provide sufficient time for ballot printing. Other 2017 #7 Concerted efforts are required to address persistent issues with voter list accuracy. Consideration could be given to reorganising voter lists in a more practical manner. Priority Status * * Not implemented Partially implemented Mostly implemented Fully implemented Not evaluated 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/ 78 47