Statements
April 27, 2013
The International Society
for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) continues observation of the
parliamentary by-elections in three electoral districts of Georgia. The
organization already issued the first statement at 11:00 am. This statement
summarizes information regarding processes ongoing after 11:00am.
April 26, 2013
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy, Georgian Young Lawyers' Association and Transparency International Georgia present their joint assessment of the electoral processes during the pre-election period of the April 27 Parliamentary by-elections.
April 16, 2013
On April 14, the Central Election Commission released a statement in response to the opinions expressed by non-governmental organizations regarding the appointment of precinct election commission secretaries. The CEC statement notes that “competent opinions on such matters should be based on the principle of the rule of law instead of political expediency”. The CEC calls on non-governmental organizations to join the public discussion on this issue under the title “The Role of Civil Society in the Electoral Processes."
April 15, 2013
In its February 26, 2013 resolution N7/2013, the CEC adopted guidelines for PEC members for April 27, 2013 by-elections. The guidelines explained procedures for appointment of PEC secretaries, saying that secretaries are appointed from members of PECs that represent political parties (except for members of the United National Movement).
January 29, 2013
On January 29, 2013 Ajara Supreme Council adopted a law on changes to the rules of composition of the Supreme Election Commission despite the numerous calls from civil society organizations to refrain from these changes.
December 20, 2012
Today is the deadline for applications for the director of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB). We have repeatedly raised concerns about the independence and managerial problems at GPB.
November 28, 2012
ISFED expresses its deepest concerns over the violent acts, carried out in the Martvili municipality gamgeoba building. It is very unfortunate, that despite a number of calls, the representatives of local self-governments are still being illegally pressured throughout various municipalities.
October 7, 2012
Recently media has been reporting about election subjects replacing their representatives following the Election Day. In particular, under the eleven resolutions of the CEC Secretary Gizo Mchedlidze, dated October 3, 2012, representatives of the election subject United National Movement – More Benefit to People have been replaced in individual district election commissions. Para.6 of Article 42 of the Election Code clearly stipulates that “An election subject shall have the right to withdraw and/or replace its representative at any time on which it shall inform the appropriate election commission”, meaning that election subjects are prohibited from withdrawing or replacing their representatives following the Election Day. In view of the applicable legislation, GYLA and ISFED believe that replacement of representatives following the Election Day as an illegal decision.
October 5, 2012
The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) and Transparency International – Georgia condemn the fact of politically motivated physical assault in Marneuli Gamgeoba.
October 4, 2012
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED), Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) and Transparency International – Georgia have released a statement on developments during tabulation of election results.
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