Russia Bars Observers from Criticizing Elections
Public observers in Russia were prohibited from providing assessments and comments that could undermine trust in the electoral system. The updated Code of Ethics for Observers was presented at the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- Public observers in Russia are prohibited from making public comments or evaluations that may undermine trust in the electoral system.
- Observers may only provide evaluations after official election results are announced.
- The updated Code of Ethics for observers includes obligations to avoid conflicts of interest and refrain from inciting division or spreading false information.
- The code includes sanctions for violations, including early removal by the Public Chamber.
- The new code was presented by the Public Chamber of Russia.
- There were previously visible banners in Moscow Metro criticizing elections in Europe and the US.
- The banners contained false information about the absence of observers in 42 out of 50 US states.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Observers in Russia banned from giving assessments that could 'undermine trust in the electoral system' — Дождь
- Public observers in Russia banned from giving assessments and comments that could undermine trust in the election... — Дождь (Telegram)