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Kyrgyzstan
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
a. Yes
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 19
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:34:57 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
a. "Equality" of population
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 19
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:34:57 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Hanna Berheim
b. Job Title: Research Assistant
c. Organisation: International IDEA
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Comments: C:1 "5. Amendments and supplements to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic, and other important matters of state life may be referred for a referendum (national vote). The grounds and procedure for holding a referendum shall be established by constitutional law." C:52 "2. The Prime Minister, while executing the duties of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, does not have the right to dissolve the Legislative Assembly or the Assembly of People's Representatives, to call a referendum, to terminate the authority of the Pravitel'stvo, or to make proposals for introducing amendments and supplements to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic." C:63 "2. The Legislative Assembly or the Assembly of People's Representatives, or both chambers of the Jogorku Kenesh simultaneously, may be dissolved early by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic as the result of a referendum in the event of three refusals to approve the appointment of a Prime Minister or in the event of another crisis caused by insurmountable differences between the chambers of the Jogorku Kenesh or between one or both chambers of the Jogorku Kenesh and other branches of state power." C:96 "1. Amendments and supplements to this Constitution are adopted by referendum called by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, art. 1(5), 52, 63 and 96
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:52:51 UTC
DD03 What is the legal basis for mandatory referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:96 "1. Amendments and supplements to this Constitution are adopted by referendum called by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, art. 96
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:38:15 UTC
DD04 What is the legal basis for optional referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional
Comments: C:1 "5. Amendments and supplements to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic, and other important matters of state life may be referred for a referendum (national vote). The grounds and procedure for holding a referendum shall be established by constitutional law."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, art. 1(5)
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:52:51 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Comments: C:96 "1. Amendments and supplements to this Constitution are adopted by referendum called by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, art. 96
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:52:51 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
b. Adoption of international treaties
c. Transfer of authority to international bodies
d. National sovereignty, national self-determination
e. Conflict between constitutional organs
f. Devolution
g. Civil service
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
j. Other (specify)
Comments: j) All important matters of state. C:1 "5. Amendments and supplements to the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Laws of the Kyrgyz Republic, and other important matters of state life may be referred for a referendum (national vote). The grounds and procedure for holding a referendum shall be established by constitutional law."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, art. 1(5)
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:52:51 UTC
DD31 Who can initiate a referendum at the national level?
c. President
Comments: C:96 "1. Amendments and supplements to this Constitution are adopted by referendum called by the President of the Kyrgyz Republic."
Source: The Constitution of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:47:54 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
Last updated: 2006-12-30 13:34:02 UTC
Electoral Systems
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
Source: Constitution, section 1 "Elections" Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:20:14 UTC
LF02 What is the date of the latest version of the national electoral law (including latest amendments)?
a. January 2000 or later
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:20:14 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
b. Regional elections
c. Local elections
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:20:14 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 2
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:20:14 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 32-33
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
a. Amount (Euros) Cannot exceed the minimal size of salary more than in 100 thousand times.
Comments: Cannot exceed the minimal size of salary more than in 100 thousand times.
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 1999, art. 74
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
a. Yes, in presidential elections
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 32, 33
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 14:04:42 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
b. Deposit requirement (specify amount)
Comments: b) 300 minimum salaries.
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 73
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: Unicameral parliamentary system.
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
Comments: a) 25 years. d) Permanent residence in the country for at least 5 years
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 69
Last updated: 2007-01-25 10:34:17 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: Unicameral parliamentary system.
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
PC10 If independent candidates can compete in legislative elections (Chamber 2), what are the registration requirements?
e. Not applicable
Comments: Unicameral parliamentary system.
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 51
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:56:42 UTC
PC14 If political parties receive indirect public funding, identify the type of funding:
a. Free media access
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:56:42 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
f. Not applicable
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:52:56 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 44
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:54:43 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
e. Court order
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:54:43 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
b. Regional Electoral Management Bodies
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 10, 12, 19
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:37:06 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
b. Election time only
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 10
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:37:06 UTC
VE03 Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
c. Yes, conducted by the Regional Electoral Management Bodies
d. Yes, conducted by the Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Yes, conducted by Political Parties/ Candidates
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:37:06 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 10
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:46:31 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
d. Members of the armed forces
f. Diplomatic staff
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 21
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:46:31 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 2
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:46:31 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:46:31 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 40
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:46:31 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Comments: 18 years
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 3
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:40:59 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Central Election Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:40:59 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Source: Election Code of Kyrgyz Republic 2005, art. 21, 23
Last updated: 2007-01-24 13:40:59 UTC
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