Country:
Belarus
Organization:
Human Rights Center - Viasna
Year:
2020
Election Type:
Presidential
Recommending Organization:
Coalition of organizations
Primary Thematic Area:
Candidate and party registration
Subtopic of primary thematic area:
Registration requirements
Recommendation:
It is necessary to review current restrictions on the right to be nominated for presidency and for parliament for individuals with a criminal record. Such restrictions must be commensurate with the crime committed and only apply in connection with serious and well-defined crimes
Action required:
Legal change
Degree of Recommendation's Priority / Urgency / Relevance:
High
Body / Institution Responsible for Implementation:
Parliament
Implementation Status:
Not implemented