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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOn approval of the regulation on observers participating in the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan from foreign states and international organizations
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIn accordance with Article 18 of the Law On the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Article 16 of the Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan decides:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. To approve the Regulation on observers participating in the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan from foreign states and international organizations, according to the annex.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. To consider invalid the Resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 150 dated December 27, 2001 On the Regulation on observers of foreign States and international organizations participating in the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. To assign the control over execution of this Resolution to the Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan B. Kuchkarov.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChairman Z. NIZAMKHODJAEV
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementTashkent city,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementJuly 13, 2022,
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementNo. 1177
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to the Resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 13, 2022 No. 1177
to the Resolution of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 13, 2022 No. 1177
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementRegulation
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementon observers participating in the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan from foreign States and international organizations
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThis regulation has been developed in accordance with articles 8 and 9 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan On the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as the generally recognized rules of international law in the field of organizing and holding referendums and defines the procedure for the activities of observers from foreign states and international organizations at the referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter — the referendum).
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter I. General Provisions
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element1. The activities of observers from foreign states and international organizations (hereinafter referred to as foreign (international) observers) are regulated by the Law On the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Resolutions of the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan (hereinafter referred to as the CEC) and this Regulation, as well as generally recognized international standards and documents of international organizations to which the Republic of Uzbekistan is accessed.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element2. In accordance with the Law On the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan, foreign (international) observers shall have the right to participate in all activities for the preparation and holding of a referendum.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter II. Procedure for Inviting and Accrediting Foreign (International) Observers
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element3. After the announcement of the decision to hold a referendum, the CEC shall send invitations to the election bodies of foreign states and international organizations through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, on its own initiative or on the proposals of state authorities, ministries, departments, research institutes, other organizations and institutions, shall invite foreign (international) observers to the referendum.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementForeign states and international organizations may also apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan stating willingness to participate in the referendum as foreign (international) observers.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element4. Foreign states, international organizations invited to participate in the referendum as foreign (international) observers, as well as those which stated their willingness to participate, shall submit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan a list of their observers, copies of identity documents, electronic photographs (in jpeg format, at least 100 kb, 600x600px) and questionnaires in accordance with Annex 1 to this Regulation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element5. Foreign states and international organizations must submit the relevant documents at least ten days before the voting day.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element6. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall submit a proposal to the CEC with the attached documents of observers of relevant foreign states and international organizations. The CEC shall adopt a decision on the accreditation of foreign (international) observers within five days.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe list of accredited foreign (international) observers shall be published on the official website of the CEC.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element7. Accreditation of foreign (international) observers may be denied in the following cases:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdocuments submitted for accreditation do not meet the requirements of this Regulation;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementdocuments are submitted later than the deadline specified in this Regulation;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementactivities of a foreign (international) observer or the organization nominating his/her candidate contradict the national legislation or endanger the sovereignty, security and national interests of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element8. The CEC shall issue a mandate to an accredited foreign (international) observer in accordance with the sample set out in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe mandate shall be the basis for a foreign (international) observer to carry out his/her activities during the preparation and holding the referendum.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementChapter III. Powers of Foreign (International) Observers and Procedure on their Activities
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element9. Foreign (international) observers shall have the following rights within their authority:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto attend at the meetings of the Referendum Commissions;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be present at the referendum site, monitoring the progress of preparatory work, placement of booths or rooms for secret voting and sealing of voting boxes, registration of citizens, issuance of voting ballots to them;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementobservation of the voting process on the voting day;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be informed about the time and place of early voting and to observe this process;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto monitor of the voting process of a citizen at the location with his permission, without violating the principle of secret voting;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be present at the counting of votes and drawing up the protocol on the results of voting by the Precinct Referendum Commission;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto request and receive copies of the documents on the voting results approved by the relevant Referendum Commission;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be accompanied during the observation by an interpreter he/she has hired;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto make photographs, videos, and audio recordings without interfering with the activities of Referendum Commissions and the voting process and without violating the secrecy of voting (except for places of detention and imprisonment, military units, and medical institutions);
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto wear badges without election signs, indicating his/her last name, first name and patronymic, and the name of the organization he/she represents;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be present in the process of receiving reports on the results of counting votes from precinct commissions by the district commission holding the referendum and determining the results of voting by district;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto notify the relevant Precinct Commission at least three days in advance about his/her visit to Referendum Precincts set up in military units, places of detention, and imprisonment in accordance with the established procedure;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementif there are grounds to believe that the requirements of the national legislation and international norms related to the referendum have been violated in the Referendum Precinct, to inform the members of the Precinct Commission about his/her observations without interfering in their work;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto express his/her opinion on the legislation on the referendum and on the preparation and holding the referendum.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementForeign (international) observers shall enjoy other rights in accordance with the legislation.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element10. Obligations of foreign (international) observers:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto comply with the Constitution and the Laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan, including the rules of stay in Uzbekistan, generally recognized norms and principles of international law on the organization and holding the referendum;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto carry out his/her duties of international observation of the referendum in accordance with the principles of impartiality, and political neutrality, and to refrain in any way from giving preference to Referendum Commissions, state bodies, officials, and participants in the referendum;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto indicate the mandate issued by the CEC together with an identity document when entering referendum commissions of all levels, state authorities and governance bodies, and other organizations;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto substantiate their conclusions with observations and factual materials.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element11. Foreign (international) observers shall be prohibited:
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto be in a secret ballot box or room when a voter puts his mark on the ballot paper;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto influence voters, disseminate any campaign material or literature;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto ask voters how they voted or to provide any assistance to voters in marking the ballot;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto interfere in the activities of the Precinct Commission, including the process of sealing and opening ballot boxes, and counting votes;
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementto publish the results of public opinion polls, forecasts of referendum results, and other researches related to the ongoing referendum on the day of the referendum and the day before the start of voting.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe participation of foreign (international) observers in activities not related to the preparation and holding the referendum shall be carried out with the prior agreement by the CEC.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element12. The term of powers of foreign (international) observers shall begin on the day they are given a mandate and end on the day of the official announcement of the referendum results.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementIV. Guarantees of Activity of Foreign (International) Observers
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element13. During their stay in the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan, foreign (international) observers shall be under the protection of the Republic of Uzbekistan and their rights and freedoms established by the legislation shall be ensured.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element14. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the CEC, District, and Precinct Commissions shall, within their competence, assist the activities of foreign (international) observers.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element15. After registration of a foreign (international) observer on the basis of his/her mandate and identity document, election commissions shall create conditions for him/her to exercise his/her powers fully and without obstacles.
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementV. Liability for Violation of the Legislation on the Referendum and the Rights of Foreign (International) Observers
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element17. Foreign (international) observers shall not have the right to carry out activities that go beyond the scope of their powers established by this Regulation, as well as to use their status in activities not related to the preparation, holding, and observation of the referendum campaign.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element18. If a foreign (international) observer violates the requirements of the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, universally recognized rules and norms of international law, the CEC may terminate the powers of a foreign (international) observer ahead of schedule.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document element19. Persons who violated the rights of foreign (international) observers shall be liable in accordance with the established procedure.
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Regulation on Observers from Foreign States and International Organizations Participating in the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Regulation on Observers from Foreign States and International Organizations Participating in the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementSuggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementAPPLICATION FORM
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementfor registration as a foreign (international) observer
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Фамилияси Family name Исми First name Отасининг исми Patronymic | |
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Туғилган санаси (кун, ой, йил) Date of birth (day, month, year) Туғилган жойи Place of birth | |
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Фуқаролиги Present nationality | |
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Шахсини тасдиқловчи ҳужжат Identification document Рақами Number Берилган вакти Date of issue Қачонгача ҳақиқий (кун, ой, йил) Date of expiry (day, month, year) | |
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Қайси тилларда сўзлашади Knowledge of languages | |
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Иш жойи (тўлиқ номланиши, манзили, телефон, факс) Place of work (full name, address, phone, fax of the organization) | |
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Лавозими Position/Designation | |
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Сизни хорижий (халкаро) кузатувчи сифатида тавсия этган мамлакат (ташкилот) номи Name of organization/state You represent as foreign (international) observer Телефон (факс) Phone (fax) | |
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Уй манзили Present home address Телефон Phone Факс Fax | |
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Хорижий (халқаро) кузатувчилик тажрибаси, шу жумладан Ўзбекистонда (мамлакат, йил, қайси миссия таркибида) Experience from election observation, including in Uzbekistan (country, year, mission) | |
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Ўзбекистон Республикасига келиш санаси Date of arrival to the Republic of Uzbekistan | |
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Ўзбекистон Республикасидан кетиш санаси Date of departure from the Republic of Uzbekistan | |
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Имзо Signature |
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Regulation on Observers from Foreign States and International Organizations Participating in the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Regulation on Observers from Foreign States and International Organizations Participating in the Referendum of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementEXAMPLE AND DESCRIPTION
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementOF THE MANDATE OF A FOREIGN (INTERNATIONAL) OBSERVER
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This mandate shall be valid upon the presentation of an identity document and shall remain in force until the official announcement of the results of the referendum. | |||||
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe mandate of a foreign (international) observer shall be a document confirming his/her status.
Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe mandate shall be issued on a two-sided (in Uzbek and Russian or vice versus) sample form (140 x 100 mm).
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Suggestion to the documentListen to audioGet a link from a document elementThe mandate specifies the serial number, family name, and first name of the foreign (international) observer, the name of the country that appointed him/her as a representative (for observers of foreign countries), and (or) the name of the organization (for observers of international organizations), and it is signed by the chairman of the Central Election Commission and confirmed by the round seal with the emblem of the commission. Based on technical capabilities, the mandate can be confirmed by QR code.