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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Political Parties and Elections Act 2009. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to :Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the specific provision you are viewing.s. 23(1) repealed by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 4 para. 24(a)s. 28 29 repealed by 2013 c. 6 s. 23(2)s. 30-34 repealed by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 4 para. 24(b)s. 35 36 repealed by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 4 para. 24(c)s. 37 repealed by 2013 c. 6 Sch. 4 para. 24(d)Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Act certain functions made exercisable by S.I. 2010/1837 art. 3Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):s. 38A inserted by S.I. 2010/1837 Sch. para. 13Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.I. 2010/969 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 12)S.I. 2010/2409 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 12)S.I. 2010/2866 art. 3 4 commences (2009 c. 12)SCHEDULESProspectiveSection 2SCHEDULE 1E+W+S+N.I.Investigatory powers of Commission: Schedule to be inserted into the 2000 ActSection 146“SCHEDULE 19BE+W+S+N.I.Investigatory powers of CommissionPower to require disclosureE+W+S+N.I.1(1)This paragraph applies to the following organisations and individuals—
Inspection warrantsE+W+S+N.I.2(1)This paragraph applies to the following organisations and individuals—
Powers in relation to suspected offences or contraventionsE+W+S+N.I.3(1)This paragraph applies where the Commission have reasonable grounds to suspect that—
Court order for delivery of documents or provision of information etcE+W+S+N.I.4(1)This paragraph applies where the Commission have given a notice under paragraph 3 requiring documents to be produced.
Retention of documents delivered under paragraph 4E+W+S+N.I.6(1)The Commission may retain any documents delivered to them in compliance with an order under paragraph 4 for a period of three months (or for longer if any of following sub-paragraphs applies).
Power to make copies and recordsE+W+S+N.I.7The Commission or a person authorised by the Commission—(a)may make copies of, or make records of any information contained in—
Authorisation to be in writingE+W+S+N.I.8An authorisation of a person by the Commission under this Schedule must be in writing.Meaning of “documents”E+W+S+N.I.9In this Schedule “documents” includes any books or records.Documents in electronic formE+W+S+N.I.10(1)In the case of documents kept in electronic form—
Legal professional privilegeE+W+S+N.I.11Nothing in this Schedule requires a person to produce or provide, or authorises a person to inspect or take possession of, anything in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege (in Scotland, to confidentiality of communications) could be maintained in legal proceedings.Admissibility of statementsE+W+S+N.I.12(1)A statement made by a person (“P”) in compliance with a requirement imposed under this Schedule is admissible in evidence in any proceedings (as long as it also complies with any requirements governing the admissibility of evidence in the circumstances in question).
OffencesE+W+S+N.I.13(1)A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with any requirement imposed under or by virtue of this Schedule commits an offence.
Guidance by CommissionE+W+S+N.I.14(1)The Commission shall prepare and publish guidance as to—
Information about use of investigatory powers in Commission's annual reportE+W+S+N.I.15(1)Each report by the Commission under paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 shall contain information about the use made by the Commission of their powers under this Schedule during the year in question.
ProspectiveSection 3SCHEDULE 2E+W+S+N.I.Civil sanctions: Schedule to be inserted into the 2000 ActSection 147“SCHEDULE 19CE+W+S+N.I.Civil sanctions Part 1 E+W+S+N.I.Fixed monetary penaltiesImposition of fixed monetary penaltiesE+W+S+N.I.1(1)The Commission may by notice impose a fixed monetary penalty on a person if satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person—
Representations and appeals etcE+W+S+N.I.2(1)Where the Commission propose to impose a fixed monetary penalty on a person, they shall serve on the person a notice of what is proposed.
Information to be included in notices under paragraph 2E+W+S+N.I.3(1)A notice under paragraph 2(1) must include information as to—
Fixed monetary penalties: criminal proceedings and convictionE+W+S+N.I.4(1)Where a notice under paragraph 2(1) is served on a person—
Part 2 E+W+S+N.I.Discretionary requirementsImposition of discretionary requirementsE+W+S+N.I.5(1)The Commission may impose one or more discretionary requirements on a person if satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person—
Representations and appeals etcE+W+S+N.I.6(1)Where the Commission propose to impose a discretionary requirement on a person, they shall serve on the person a notice of what is proposed.
Information to be included in notices under paragraph 6E+W+S+N.I.7(1)A notice under paragraph 6(1) must include information as to—
Discretionary requirements: criminal convictionE+W+S+N.I.8(1)A person on whom a discretionary requirement is imposed may not at any time be convicted of an offence under this Act in respect of the act or omission giving rise to the requirement.
Failure to comply with discretionary requirementsE+W+S+N.I.9(1)The Commission may by notice impose a monetary penalty (a “non-compliance penalty”) on a person for failing to comply with a non-monetary discretionary requirement imposed on the person.
Part 3 E+W+S+N.I.Stop noticesImposition of stop noticesE+W+S+N.I.10(1)Where sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies, the Commission may serve on a person a notice (a “stop notice”) prohibiting the person from carrying on an activity specified in the notice until the person has taken the steps specified in the notice.
Information to be included in stop notices E+W+S+N.I.11A stop notice must include information as to—(a)the grounds for serving the notice;
Completion certificatesE+W+S+N.I.12(1)Where, after the service of a stop notice on a person, the Commission are satisfied that the person has taken the steps specified in the notice, they shall issue a certificate to that effect (a “completion certificate”).
Appeals etcE+W+S+N.I.13(1)A person served with a stop notice may appeal against the decision to serve it on the ground that—
Failure to comply with stop noticeE+W+S+N.I.14A person served with a stop notice who does not comply with it is guilty of an offence. Part 4 E+W+S+N.I.Enforcement undertakings15(1)This paragraph applies where—
Part 5 E+W+S+N.I.Power to make supplementary provision etc by orderSupplementary orders: generalE+W+S+N.I.16(1)The Secretary of State may by order (a “supplementary order”)—
ConsultationE+W+S+N.I.17(1)Before making a supplementary order the Secretary of State shall consult the Commission and such other persons (if any) as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
Monetary penaltiesE+W+S+N.I.18(1)A supplementary order may make any of the following provision in relation to the power of the Commission to require a person to pay a fixed monetary penalty, a variable monetary penalty or a non-compliance penalty—
Enforcement undertakingsE+W+S+N.I.19A supplementary order may make any of the following provision in relation to an enforcement undertaking—(a)provision as to the procedure for entering into an undertaking;
Extension of time for taking criminal proceedingsE+W+S+N.I.20For the purposes of enabling criminal proceedings to be instituted against a person in respect of an offence under this Act—(a)in the case referred to in paragraph 8(2), or
AppealsE+W+S+N.I.21(1)A supplementary order may make any of the following provision in relation to an appeal in respect of the imposition of a requirement, or the service of a notice, under this Schedule—
Part 6 E+W+S+N.I.General and supplementalCombination of sanctionsE+W+S+N.I.22(1)The Commission may not serve on a person a notice under paragraph 2(1) (notice of proposed fixed monetary penalty) in relation to any act or omission in relation to which—
Use of statements made compulsorilyE+W+S+N.I.23(1)The Commission must not take into account a statement made by a person in compliance with a requirement imposed under Schedule 19B in deciding whether—
Unincorporated associationsE+W+S+N.I.24Any amount that is payable under this Schedule by an unincorporated association shall be paid out of the funds of the association.Guidance as to enforcementE+W+S+N.I.25(1)The Commission shall prepare and publish guidance as to—
Payment of penalties etc into Consolidated FundE+W+S+N.I.26Where, in pursuance of any provision contained in or made under this Schedule, the Commission receive—(a)a fixed monetary penalty, a variable monetary penalty or a non-compliance penalty,
Reports on use of civil sanctionsE+W+S+N.I.27(1)Each report by the Commission under paragraph 20 of Schedule 1 shall contain information about the use made by the Commission of their powers under this Schedule during the year in question.
Disclosure of informationE+W+S+N.I.28(1)Information held by or on behalf of—
Part 7 E+W+S+N.I.InterpretationInterpretation of ScheduleE+W+S+N.I.29In this Schedule—“completion certificate” has the meaning given in paragraph 12(1);
ProspectiveSection 9SCHEDULE 3E+W+S+N.I.Declaration as to source of donationSchedule 7 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to individuals and members associations)E+W+S+N.I.1(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), after paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (1) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)in the case of a donation of an amount exceeding £7,500, the donee has not been given a declaration as required by paragraph 6A, or”.
(2)After paragraph 6 of that Schedule there is inserted—“Declaration as to source of donationE+W+S+N.I.6A(1)Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500 to be received by a regulated donee by way of a donation, a written declaration must be given to the donee—
2(1)Paragraph 10 of that Schedule (donation reports: donations from permissible donors) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In the heading, at the end there is inserted “ etc. ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (1), for the words from “each controlled donation” to the end there is substituted “each controlled donation which is a recordable donation and either— (a)has been accepted by the donee, or
(4)In sub-paragraph (4)(a), for “by virtue of paragraphs 2, 2A and 4” there is substituted “ , by virtue of paragraphs 1A, 2, 2A and 4 ”.(5)In sub-paragraph (5)—(a)for “paragraphs 2, 2A and 4” there is substituted “ paragraphs 1A, 2, 2A and 4 ”;(b)after paragraph (a) there is inserted—“(aa)any reference to section 54A shall be read as a reference to paragraph 6A above;”.
3(1)Paragraph 11 of that Schedule (donation reports: donations from impermissible or unidentifiable donors) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In the heading, at the end there is inserted “ or without required declaration ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (1)(a), for “paragraph 6(1)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.(4)In sub-paragraph (1)(b), for “section 56(2)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ section 56(2)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.(5)In sub-paragraph (3), for “paragraph 6(1)(a)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a) or (aa) ”.(6)In sub-paragraph (3)(a), after “the donor” there is inserted “ or the person appearing to be the donor ”.(7)In sub-paragraph (3)(c), for “section 56(2)(a)” there is substituted “ section 56(2)(a) or (aa) ”.Schedule 11 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to recognised third parties)E+W+S+N.I.4(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 11 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), after paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (1) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)in the case of a donation of an amount exceeding £7,500, the recognised third party has not been given a declaration as required by paragraph 6A; or”.
(2)After paragraph 6 of that Schedule there is inserted—“Declaration as to source of donationE+W+S+N.I.6A(1)Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500 to be received by a recognised third party by way of a donation, a written declaration must be given to the recognised third party—
5(1)In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (statement of relevant donations), for “paragraphs 10 and 11” there is substituted “ paragraphs 9A to 11 ”.E+W+S+N.I.(2)After that paragraph there is inserted—“Declarations under paragraph 6AE+W+S+N.I.9AIn relation to each relevant donation falling within paragraph 10(2) in the case of which a declaration under paragraph 6A has been given, the statement must either—(a)state that no reason was found to think that the declaration was untruthful or inaccurate, or
6(1)Paragraph 11 of that Schedule (donations from impermissible donors) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In the heading, for “impermissible donors” there is substituted “ impermissible or unidentifiable donors or without required declaration ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraph 6(1)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.(4)In sub-paragraph (2), for “paragraph 6(1)(a)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a) or (aa) ”.(5)In sub-paragraph (2)(a), after “the donor” there is inserted “ or the person appearing to be the donor ”.(6)In sub-paragraph (2)(c), for “section 56(2)(a)” there is substituted “ section 56(2)(a) or (aa) ”.Schedule 15 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to permitted participants)E+W+S+N.I.7(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 15 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), after paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (1) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)in the case of a donation of an amount exceeding £7,500, the permitted participant has not been given a declaration as required by paragraph 6A, or”.
(2)After paragraph 6 of that Schedule there is inserted—“Declaration as to source of donationE+W+S+N.I.6A(1)Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500 to be received by a permitted participant by way of a donation, a written declaration must be given to the permitted participant—
8(1)In paragraph 9 of that Schedule (statement of relevant donations), for “paragraphs 10 and 11” there is substituted “ paragraphs 9A to 11 ”.E+W+S+N.I.(2)After that paragraph there is inserted—“Declarations under paragraph 6AE+W+S+N.I.9AIn relation to each relevant donation falling within paragraph 10(2) in the case of which a declaration under paragraph 6A has been given, the statement must either—(a)state that no reason was found to think that the declaration was untruthful or inaccurate, or
9(1)Paragraph 11 of that Schedule (donations from impermissible or unidentified donors) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In the heading, at the end there is inserted “ or without required declaration ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraph 6(1)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.(4)In sub-paragraph (2), for “paragraph 6(1)(a)” there is substituted “ paragraph 6(1)(a) or (aa) ”.(5)In sub-paragraph (2)(a), after “the donor” there is inserted “ or the person appearing to be the donor ”.(6)In sub-paragraph (2)(c), for “section 56(2)(a)” there is substituted “ section 56(2)(a) or (aa) ”.Schedule 20 to the 2000 Act (penalties)E+W+S+N.I.10In Schedule 20 (penalties) the following entries are inserted at the appropriate places—E+W+S+N.I.“Paragraph 6A(5) of Schedule 7 (making a false declaration as to source of donation)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
“Paragraph 6A(5) of Schedule 11 (making a false declaration as to source of donation)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
“Paragraph 6A(5) of Schedule 15 (making a false declaration as to source of donation)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
ProspectiveSection 10SCHEDULE 4E+W+S+N.I.Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfiedSchedule 7 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to individuals and members associations)E+W+S+N.I.1(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 7 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), for paragraph (aa) of sub-paragraph (1) (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is substituted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)any declaration required to be made in respect of the donation by paragraph 6A or 6B has not been received by the donee, or”.
(2)After paragraph 6A of that Schedule (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is inserted—“Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfiedE+W+S+N.I.6B(1)An individual making to a regulated donee a donation in relation to which the condition set out in section 54(2ZA) applies must give to the donee a written declaration stating whether or not the individual satisfies that condition.
2In paragraph 8 of that Schedule (acceptance or return of donations), after sub-paragraph (1) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(1A)In its application in accordance with sub-paragraph (1), section 56(1A)(a) shall have effect as if the reference to a declaration under section 54B were construed as a reference to a declaration under paragraph 6B above.”
3(1)Paragraph 10 of that Schedule (donation reports: donations from permissible donors) (as amended by Schedule 3 above) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(b), after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (5), at the end of paragraph (aa) there is inserted “ , and any reference to section 54B shall be read as a reference to paragraph 6B above ”.Schedule 11 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to recognised third parties)E+W+S+N.I.4(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 11 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), for paragraph (aa) of sub-paragraph (1) (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is substituted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)any declaration required to be made in respect of the donation by paragraph 6A or 6B has not been received by the recognised third party; or”.
(2)After paragraph 6A of that Schedule (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is inserted—“Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfiedE+W+S+N.I.6B(1)An individual making to a recognised third party a donation in relation to which the condition set out in section 54(2ZA) applies must give to the recognised third party a written declaration stating whether or not the individual satisfies that condition.
5In paragraph 7 of that Schedule (acceptance or return of donations), after paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)section 56(1A)(a) shall have effect as if the reference to a declaration under section 54B were construed as a reference to a declaration under paragraph 6B above; and”.
6In paragraph 9A of that Schedule (inserted by Schedule 3 above)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)in the heading, after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”;(b)at the end of that paragraph (which becomes sub-paragraph (1)) there is inserted—“(2)In relation to each relevant donation falling with paragraph 10(2) in the case of which a declaration under paragraph 6B has been given, the statement must either—
Schedule 15 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to permitted participants)E+W+S+N.I.7(1)In paragraph 6 of Schedule 15 to the 2000 Act (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), for paragraph (aa) of sub-paragraph (1) (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is substituted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)any declaration required to be made in respect of the donation by paragraph 6A or 6B has not been received by the permitted participant, or”.
(2)After paragraph 6A of that Schedule (inserted by Schedule 3 above) there is inserted—“Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfiedE+W+S+N.I.6B(1)An individual making to a permitted participant a donation in relation to which the condition set out in section 54(2ZA) applies must give to the permitted participant a declaration stating whether or not the individual satisfies that condition.
8In paragraph 7 of that Schedule (acceptance or return of donations), after paragraph (a) of sub-paragraph (2) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)section 56(1A)(a) shall have effect as if the reference to a declaration under section 54B were construed as a reference to a declaration under paragraph 6B above; and”.
9In paragraph 9A of that Schedule (inserted by Schedule 3 above)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)in the heading, after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”;(b)at the end of that paragraph (which becomes sub-paragraph (1)) there is inserted—“(2)In relation to each relevant donation falling with paragraph 10(2) in the case of which a declaration under paragraph 6B has been given, the statement must either—
Schedule 20 to the 2000 Act (penalties)E+W+S+N.I.10In Schedule 20 (penalties) the following entries are inserted at the appropriate places—E+W+S+N.I.“Paragraph 6B(3) of Schedule 7 (making a false declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
“Paragraph 6B(3) of Schedule 11 (making a false declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
“Paragraph 6B(3) of Schedule 15 (making a false declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied)On summary conviction in England and Wales or Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months
Section 19SCHEDULE 5E+W+S+N.I.Reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations making political contributions: Schedule to be inserted into the 2000 ActSection 140A“SCHEDULE 19AE+W+S+N.I.Reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations making political contributionsRequirement to notify Commission of political contributions over £25,000E+W+S+N.I.1(1)Where in any calendar year an unincorporated association falling within section 54(2)(h)—
Requirement to report gifts received to CommissionE+W+S+N.I.2(1)This paragraph applies where the making of a political contribution by an unincorporated association causes the association to be subject to the notification requirement in paragraph 1; and in this paragraph—
Information to be included in reports under paragraph 2E+W+S+N.I.3(1)A report under paragraph 2 must give the following information in relation to each gift that is required to be specified—
Declaration by authorised individualE+W+S+N.I.4A notification under paragraph 1 or a report under paragraph 2 must contain a declaration, made by an individual authorised to do so by the unincorporated association concerned, that to the best of the individual's knowledge and belief—(a)everything stated in the notification or report is accurate, and
Additional matters to be included in notifications and reportsE+W+S+N.I.5A notification under paragraph 1 or a report under paragraph 2 must (as well as containing the things that paragraphs 1 and 4 or paragraphs 3 and 4 require it to contain)—(a)state the name of the unincorporated association by which it is given;
OffencesE+W+S+N.I.6(1)An unincorporated association commits an offence if it—
Register of recordable gifts to unincorporated associationsE+W+S+N.I.7(1)The Commission shall maintain a register of all notifications made to them under paragraph 1 and all gifts reported to them under paragraph 2.
Meaning of “gift”, etcE+W+S+N.I.9(1)In this Schedule “gift” includes bequest.
Section 39SCHEDULE 6E+W+S+N.I.Minor and consequential amendmentsRepresentation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)E+W+S+N.I.1(1)Section 10A (maintenance of registers: registration of electors) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2), the words “, on the 15th October in the year in question,” are omitted.(3)After that subsection there is inserted—“(2A)The application referred to in subsection (2) above shall (subject to section 13BB(2)) be treated as made on the 15th October in the year in question.”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI1Sch. 6 para. 1 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 1 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)2In section 13 (publication of registers), in subsection (5)(b), for “section 13A, 13B or 13BA” there is substituted “ any of sections 13A to 13BB ”.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI2Sch. 6 para. 2 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 2 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)3In section 13A (alteration of registers), in subsection (5), for “this section and section 13B or 13BA below” there is substituted “ this section, section 13B or 13BA below or section 13BB below ”.E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI3Sch. 6 para. 3 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 3 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)4In section 65A (false statements in nomination papers etc), in subsection (1), after paragraph (a) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(aa)(where the election is a parliamentary election) a statement under rule 6(5)(b) of Schedule 1 to this Act which he knows to be false in any particular; or”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI4Sch. 6 para. 4 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 4 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)5(1)Section 70 (effect of default in election agent's appointment) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (4)(a), after “the statement as to persons nominated” there is inserted “ (or where, in the case of a parliamentary election, the address is not given on that statement, the address as given under rule 6(4) of Schedule 1 to this Act) ”.(3)After subsection (6) there is inserted—“(7)In the case of a parliamentary election, subsection (6) above applies whether or not a statement has been made under rule 6(5) of Schedule 1 to this Act requiring the candidate's home address not to be made public.”
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI5Sch. 6 para. 5 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 5 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)6In section 76A (power to vary provisions about election expenses), after paragraph (d) of subsection (2) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(e)section 76ZA(2) above.”
7In section 90ZA (meaning of “election expenses”), for subsection (5) there is substituted—E+W+S+N.I.“(5)A reference in this Part of this Act to a candidate at an election, in relation to election expenses, includes (where the context allows) a reference to a person who becomes a candidate at the election after the expenses are incurred.”
8(1)Schedule 1 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In rule 6 (nomination of candidates), in paragraph (2)(a), after “names,” there is inserted “ and ”.(3)In rule 9 (deposit), in paragraph (3), for “rule 6(1)” there is substituted “ rule 6(4) ”.(4)In rule 14 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (2), after “nomination papers” there is inserted “ and home address forms ”.(5)In rule 14A (correction of minor errors)—(a)in paragraph (1), after “nomination paper” there is inserted “ or home address form ”;(b)in paragraph (2), after sub-paragraph (b) there is inserted —“(c)in the home address form, errors as to the information mentioned in rule 6(5)(b).”
(6)In the Appendix of forms—(a)in the Form of nomination paper, in the first table following the words “candidate at the said election”, the final column (home address) is omitted;(b)in the Form of Front of Ballot Paper, for the address after “Richard Edgbaston” there is substituted— “ (address in the Birmingham Northfield Constituency) ”;(c)in the directions as to printing the ballot paper, in paragraph 3(b), after “address” there is inserted “ (or the constituency in which that address is situated) ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI6Sch. 6 para. 8 wholly in force at 4.9.2009; Sch. 6 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 43(1); Sch. 6 para. 8 in force at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(d) (with art. 3)Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)E+W+S+N.I.9In section 1 (establishment of the Electoral Commission), in subsection (5) (appointment of chairman), after “in accordance with section 3” there is inserted “ but subject to section 3A(6) ”.E+W+S+N.I.10In section 3 (appointment of Electoral Commissioners and Commission chairman), in subsection (4) (political restrictions), for “A person may not be appointed” there is substituted “ Subject to subsection (4A), a person may not be appointed ”.E+W+S+N.I.11In section 15 (Deputy Electoral Commissioners), in subsection (3) (Deputy Electoral Commissioner must be eligible for appointment as Electoral Commissioner), for the words after “he is” there is substituted “ prevented by section 3(4) (read without regard to section 3(4A)) from being appointed as an Electoral Commissioner ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective12In section 54 (permissible donors), in subsection (1)(b), for “that person” there is substituted “ the person offering the donation ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective13(1)In section 55 (payments etc which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors), at the end of subsection (2) there is inserted— “ But such a payment shall not be regarded as a donation for the purposes of section 54A or paragraph 6A of Schedule 7. ”E+W+S+N.I.(2)In that section as amended by sub-paragraph (1) above—(a)after “section 54A” there is inserted “ or 54B ”;(b)after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”.Prospective14In section 56 (acceptance or return of donations: general), in subsection (5)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)in paragraph (a), for “paragraph (a) or (b)” there is substituted “ paragraph (a), (aa) or (b) ”;(b)in paragraph (b)(i), for “subsection (2)(a)” there is substituted “ subsection (2)(a) or (aa) ”.Prospective15In section 58 (forfeiture of donations made by impermissible or unidentifiable donors), in subsection (1)(a) (donations that may not be accepted), for “section 54(1)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ section 54(1)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective16In section 62 (quarterly donation reports), in subsection (9) (donation report to record donations that may not be accepted), for “section 54(1)(a) or (b)” there is substituted “ section 54(1)(a), (aa) or (b) ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective17In section 65 (submission of donation reports to Commission), in subsection (4) (offence of failing to comply with reporting requirements), for “the recording of donations in such a report” there is substituted “ the information to be given in such a report ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective18In section 67 (weekly donation reports in connection with elections other than general elections), in subsection (1)(c) (application of section 147 with modifications), for “section 147” there is substituted “ an order under paragraph 16 of Schedule 19C ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective19In section 71H (authorised participants), after subsection (3) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(3ZA)For the purposes of subsection (3), any reference to a donation in section 54(2ZB) is to be read as a reference to a regulated transaction.”
Prospective20In section 71U (weekly donation reports in connection with elections other than general elections), in subsection (1)(c) (application of section 147 with modifications), for “section 147” there is substituted “ an order under paragraph 16 of Schedule 19C ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective21In the heading to Part 9, after “companies” there is inserted “ and unincorporated associations ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective22In section 145 (function of Commission with respect to compliance with controls imposed by 2000 Act etc), in subsection (7) (definitions), for “and sections 146 and 148” there is substituted “ , section 148 and Schedule 19B ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective23In section 148 (general offences), in subsection (1) (offence of tampering with or hiding documents etc), for the words after paragraph (b) there is substituted “ any book, record or other document which is or is liable to be required to be produced for inspection under paragraph 1 or 3 of Schedule 19B, and does so with the intention of falsifying the document or enabling any person to evade any of the provisions of this Act. ”E+W+S+N.I.24In section 149 (inspection of Commission's registers etc), in subsection (1), after paragraph (d) there is inserted—E+W+S+N.I.“(e)paragraph 19 of Schedule 7;
Prospective25In section 156 (orders and regulations), in subsection (2), for “subsections (3) and (4)” there is substituted “ subsections (3) to (4A) ”.E+W+S+N.I.Prospective26In section 160 (general interpretation), in subsection (1) (definitions), at the appropriate places there are inserted—E+W+S+N.I.““contravention” includes a failure to comply, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;”;
27(1)Schedule 1 (the Electoral Commission) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 3 (term of office etc of Electoral Commissioners)—(a)in sub-paragraph (3) (circumstances in which Electoral Commissioner ceases to hold office), for “An Electoral Commissioner” there is substituted “ Subject to sub-paragraph (3A), an Electoral Commissioner ”;(b)after that sub-paragraph there is inserted—“(3A)Paragraph (d) of sub-paragraph (3) does not apply to a nominated Commissioner (within the meaning of section 3A).”
(3)In paragraph 7 (Assistant Electoral Commissioners), in sub-paragraph (2) (Assistant Electoral Commissioner must be eligible for appointment as Electoral Commissioner), for the words after “he is” there is substituted “ prevented by section 3(4) (read without regard to section 3(4A)) from being appointed as an Electoral Commissioner ”.(4)In paragraph 11 (staff)—(a)sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) (which are superseded by the provision made by section 7(2) above) are omitted;(b)in sub-paragraph (3), for “sub-paragraph (4)” there is substituted “ paragraph 11A(4) ”.Prospective28(1)Schedule 7 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In sub-paragraph (1)(b) of paragraph 6 (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), for “that person” there is substituted “ the person offering the donation ”.(3)In sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 8 (acceptance or return of donations), for “section 56(3) and (4)” there is substituted “ section 56(3), (3B) and (4) ”.Prospective29(1)Schedule 11 (control of donations to recognised third parties) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 4 (payments etc not to be regarded as donations), at the end there is inserted—“(3)Any payment out of public funds shall not be regarded as a donation for the purposes of paragraph 6A.”
(3)In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph (inserted by sub-paragraph (2) above), after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”.(4)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 7 (acceptance or return of donations), for “section 56(3) and (4)” there is substituted “ section 56(3), (3B) and (4) ”.Prospective30(1)Schedule 15 (control of donations to permitted participants) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 4 (payments etc not to be regarded as donations)—(a)sub-paragraph (1)(a) is omitted;(b)at the end there is inserted—“(3)Any payment out of public funds shall not be regarded as a donation for the purposes of paragraph 6A.
(3)In sub-paragraph (3) of that paragraph (inserted by sub-paragraph (2)(b) above), after “paragraph 6A” there is inserted “ or 6B ”.(4)In sub-paragraph (2)(b) of paragraph 7 (acceptance or return of donations), for “section 56(3) and (4)” there is substituted “ section 56(3), (3B) and (4) ”.Prospective31In Schedule 20 (penalties), in the entry for section 56(3) or (4), for “(3) or (4)” there is substituted “ (3), (3B) or (4) ”.E+W+S+N.I.Section 39 SCHEDULE 7E+W+S+N.I.RepealsAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI7Sch. 7 partly in force; Sch. 7 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 43(5); Sch. 7 in force for certain purposes at 4.9.2009 by S.I. 2009/2395, art. 2(e) (with art. 3); for certain purposes at 25.11.2009 and 1.1.2010 by S.I. 2009/3084, arts. 3(d), 4(k)Short title and chapterExtent of repealRepresentation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)In section 10ZB, in the heading, the words “(Northern Ireland)”.
(a)in subsection (1A), the words “in respect of an address in Northern Ireland”;
(b)in subsection (2), the words “, on the 15th October of the year in question,”.
(a)in rule 6, sub-paragraph (b) of paragraph (2);
(b)in the Appendix of forms, in the Form of nomination paper, in the first table following the words “candidate at the said election”, the final column.
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)In section 13—
(a)in subsection (1), paragraphs (b) and (c);
(b)in subsection (1A), paragraph (b) and the preceding “and”;
(c)in subsection (2), the words “or (b)”;
(d)in subsection (3), the words “, or to local government,” and the words after “in Scotland”;
(e)in subsection (7), the words “, or to local government,”.
(a)in paragraph 6(1), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a);
(b)paragraph 12(3).
(a)in paragraph 1(7)(d), the words after “(in relation to a members association)”;
(a)paragraph 4(1)(a);
(b)in paragraph 6(1), the word “or” at the end of paragraph (a).
Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 13)Section 6(3).Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33)In Schedule 4, paragraphs 2, 3 and 4(5).Previous: PartNextBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Schedules onlyPDF The Schedules onlyWeb page The Schedules onlyLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.See additional information alongside the contentGeographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.Opening OptionsDifferent options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at onceExplanatory Notes