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Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 4', 'art 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 6', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 4', 'art 4', 'art. 1', 'art. 12', 'art. 20', 'art 42', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 5', 'art. 1']

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41) xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"	Part XE+W+S+N.I. Miscellaneous and general Overseas electorsE+W+S+N.I.141 Reduction of qualifying period for overseas electors.E+W+S+N.I.In each of the following provisions of the Representation of the M1People Act 1985 (as amended by the Representation of the People Act 2000), namely—
Annotations:Marginal CitationsM11985 c. 50. Pre-consolidation amendmentsE+W+S+N.I.F1142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F1S. 142 repealed (24.10.2002) by 2002 c. 24, ss. 16, 18(2), Sch. 4 Election materialE+W+S+N.I.143 Details to appear on election material.E+W+S+N.I.(1)No election material shall be published unless—
[F7“election material” has the meaning given by section 143A;] “print” means print by whatever means, and “printer” shall be construed accordingly;
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F2S. 143(2A)(2B) inserted (1.1.2007 for E.W.S. and 1.7.2008 for N.I.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 66(1), 77(2); S.I. 2006/3412, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 14(x) (subject to art. 6, Sch. 2); S.I. 2008/1316, arts. 2(2), 4(v)F3Words in s. 143(2A) substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(11)(a)(i), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f)F4Words in s. 143(2A) omitted (23.5.2014) by virtue of Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(11)(a)(ii), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f)F5Words in s. 143(2B) substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(11)(a)(i), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f)F6Words in s. 143(2B) omitted (23.5.2014) by virtue of Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(11)(a)(ii), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f)F7Words in s. 143(11) substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(11)(b), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f)Commencement InformationI1S. 143 partly in force; s. 143 in force for specified purposes at Royal Assent, see s. 163(3); s. 143 in force for E.W.S. at 1.1.2007 by S.I. 2006/3416, art. 3 (subject to art. 5)I2S. 143 (which was commenced on 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to Sch. 1 Pt. II)) was deemed not to have come into force (10.4.2001) by 2001 c. 5, s. 1(1)(a) (with s. 3(3)(4)(6))[F8143AMeaning of “election material”E+W+S+N.I.(1)“Election material” means material which can reasonably be regarded as intended to promote or procure electoral success at any relevant election for—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F8S. 143A inserted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(12), 45(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(f) Broadcasting during election periodE+W+S+N.I.144 Broadcasting of local items during election period.E+W+S+N.I.For section 93 of the Representation of the M2People Act 1983 there shall be substituted—
“93 Broadcasting of local items during election period.(1)Each broadcasting authority shall adopt a code of practice with respect to the participation of candidates at a parliamentary or local government election in items about the constituency or electoral area in question which are included in relevant services during the election period.
(a)in relation to the British Broadcasting Corporation or Sianel Pedwar Cymru, means services broadcast by that body;
(b)in relation to the Independent Television Commission, means services licensed under Part I of the M4Broadcasting Act 1990 or Part I of the Broadcasting M5Act 1996; and
(c)in relation to the Radio Authority, means services licensed under Part III of the M6Broadcasting Act 1990 or Part II of the M7Broadcasting Act 1996.”
Annotations:Commencement InformationI3S. 144 wholly in force at 16.3.2001; s. 144 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 144 in force for specified purposes at 16.2.2001 and wholly in force at 16.3.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 3Marginal CitationsM21983 c. 2. M31975 c. 66. M41990 c. 42. M51996 c. 55. M61990 c. 42. M71996 c. 55. Enforcement of ActE+W+S+N.I.145F9 [F10Duties] of Commission with respect to ... compliance with controls imposed by the Act etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)[F11The Commission must monitor, and take all reasonable steps to secure, compliance with—] (a)the restrictions and other requirements imposed by or by virtue of [F12— (i)sections 24, 31 and 34,
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F9Word in s. 145 heading repealed (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), s. 43(1), Sch. 7; S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(d)(h)F10Word in s. 145 heading substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 38(2), 45(1)(b)(vi); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(i)F11Words in s. 145(1) substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 38(3)(a), 45(1)(b)(vi); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(i)F12Words in s. 145(1)(a) substituted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 38(3)(b), 45(1)(b)(vi); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(i)F13S. 145(6A) inserted (21.7.2009) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 1(3), 43(1)(5)(a)F14S. 145(6B) inserted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 38(4), 45(1)(b)(vi); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(i)F15Words in s. 145(7) substituted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), s. 43(1), Sch. 6 para. 22; S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(d)(g)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1S. 145(1)(a) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(1); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C2S. 145(1)(a) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 44(1); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C3S. 145(6A) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(1); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C4S. 145(6A) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 44(1); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2Commencement InformationI4S. 145 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 145 partly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(3); s. 145 in force in so far as not already in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)[F16146 Investigatory powers of CommissionE+W+S+N.I.Schedule 19B makes provision about the investigatory powers of the Commission.]
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F16S. 146 substituted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 2(1), 43(1); S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(b) (with art. 5)Commencement InformationI5S. 146 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 146 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 146 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)[F17147 Civil sanctionsE+W+S+N.I.Schedule 19C makes provision for civil sanctions in relation to—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F17S. 147 substituted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 3(1), 43(1); S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)Commencement InformationI6S. 147 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 147 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 147 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)148 General offences.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A person commits an offence if he—
[F18any 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.] (2)Where the relevant person in the case of a supervised organisation, or a person acting on his behalf, requests a person holding an office in any such organisation (“the office-holder”) to supply the relevant person with any information which he reasonably requires for the purposes of any of the provisions of this Act, the office-holder commits an offence if—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F18Words in s. 148(1) substituted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), s. 43(1), Sch. 6 para. 23; S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(d)(g)F19Words in s. 148(6)(a) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 74(1), 77(2), Sch. 1 para 151(2); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 24, 25(m)(ii) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 4); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F20S. 148(6)(b)(iia) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 74(1), 77(2), Sch. 1 para 151(3); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 24, 25(m)(ii) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 4); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F21S. 148(6)(c)(iiia) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 74(1), 77(2), Sch. 1 para 151(4); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 24, 25(m)(ii) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 4); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F22S. 148(6)(da) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 74(1), 77(2), Sch. 1 para 151(5); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 24, 25(m)(ii) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as amended by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 4); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C5S. 148(1)-(3) modified (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(2); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C6S. 148(1)-(3) modified (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 44(2); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2Commencement InformationI7S. 148 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 148 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 148 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II) Inspection of registers etc.E+W+S+N.I.149 Inspection of Commission’s registers etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This section applies to any register kept by the Commission under—
(c)section 89;F24. . . (d)section 107.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F23S. 149(1)(ba) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 46), ss. 61(3), 77(2); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 20(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as substituted by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 3); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F24Word in s. 149(1) repealed (1.1.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 39, 43, Sch. 7; S.I. 2009/3084, art. 4(k)(iv)F25S. 149(1)(e)(f) inserted (1.1.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 39, 43, Sch. 6 para. 24; S.I. 2009/3084, art. 4(j)F26S. 149(6)(ba) inserted (30.1.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 33(3), 45(3)(b) (with s. 46(1)(2))F27S. 149(8)(9) inserted (temp. from 1.11.2007 until 31.10.2010) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 10(2)(b), 14(1)(2), 31(2), Sch. 1 para. 3F28S. 149(10)(11) inserted (temp. from 1.7.2008 until 31.10.2010) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 5, Sch. 1 para. 3Modifications etc. (not altering text)C7S. 149(2)-(5) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 8; S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C8S. 149(2)-(5)(7) applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 42; S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2Commencement InformationI8S. 149 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 149 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 149 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II) Provisions relating to offencesE+W+S+N.I.150 Punishment of offences.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Schedule 20 makes provision for the punishment of offences under this Act.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F29Words in s. 150(3)(c) inserted (1.7.2008) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 7, Sch. 2 para. 1(2)F30S. 150(4) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 28F31Words in s. 150(4) substituted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 5 (with art. 3)F32S. 150(5) inserted (1.7.2008) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 7, Sch. 2 para. 1(3)Commencement InformationI9S. 150 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 150 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 150 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)151 Summary proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Summary proceedings for any offence under this Act may, without prejudice to any jurisdiction exercisable apart from this subsection, be taken against any body, including an unincorporated association, at any place at which it has a place of business, and against an individual at any place at which he is for the time being.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F33S. 151(4A) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 29F34Words in s. 151(4A) substituted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 6 (with art. 3)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C9S. 151 applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 44(3); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C10S. 151 applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(3); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C11S. 151 applied (4.3.2016) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), s. 24(3), Sch. 4 para. 21(1)(a); S.I. 2016/290, reg. 2Commencement InformationI10S. 151 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 151 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 151 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)Marginal CitationsM81980 c. 43. M91995 c. 46. M10S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26). 152 Offences committed by bodies corporate.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where an offence under this Act committed by a body corporate is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to any neglect on the part of—
Annotations:Modifications etc. (not altering text)C12S. 152 applied (4.3.2016) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), s. 24(3), Sch. 4 para. 21(1)(b); S.I. 2016/290, reg. 2Commencement InformationI11S. 152 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 152 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 152 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)153 Offences committed by unincorporated associations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Proceedings for an offence alleged to have been committed under this Act by an unincorporated association shall be brought against the association in its own name (and not in that of any of its members) and, for the purposes of any such proceedings, any rules of court relating to the service of documents shall have effect as if the association were a corporation.
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F35S. 153(5A) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 30F36Words in s. 153(5A) substituted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7 (with art. 3)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C13S. 153 applied (4.3.2016) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), s. 24(3), Sch. 4 para. 21(1)(c); S.I. 2016/290, reg. 2Commencement InformationI12S. 153 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 153 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 153 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt.I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)Marginal CitationsM111925 c. 86. M121980 c. 43. M131995 c. 46. M141945 c. 15 (N.I.). M15S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26). 154 Duty of court to report convictions to Commission.E+W+S+N.I.The court by or before which a person is convicted of—
Annotations:Modifications etc. (not altering text)C14S. 154 applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(3); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C15S. 154 applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 44(3); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2C16S. 154 applied (4.3.2016) by Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25), s. 24(3), Sch. 4 para. 21(1)(d); S.I. 2016/290, reg. 2Commencement InformationI13S. 154 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 154 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 154 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II) Variation of specified sumsE+W+S+N.I.155 Power to vary specified sums [F37or percentages] .E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Secretary of State may by order vary any sum for the time being specified in any provision of this Act (other than the sum specified in section 12(8) or 36(5)).
[F38(3)Subsection (4) applies in relation to the sums specified in—
[F39(ca)section 95B(6);
[F40(5)The Secretary of State may by order vary any percentage for the time being specified in—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F37Words in s. 155 heading inserted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 31(2), 45(1)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(g)F38S. 155(3)(4) inserted (1.1.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 20(4), 43 (with s. 20(5)); S.I. 2009/3084, art. 4(h)F39S. 155(3)(ca)(cb) inserted (30.1.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 33(4), 45(3)(b) (with s. 46(1)(2))F40S. 155(5)(6) inserted (23.5.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 31(3), 45(1)(b)(ii); S.I. 2014/1236, art. 2(1)(g)Commencement InformationI14S. 155 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 155 partly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(3); s. 155 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II) SupplementaryE+W+S+N.I.156 Orders and regulations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any power of the Secretary of State to make any order or regulations under this Act shall be exercised by statutory instrument.
(2)Subject to [F41subsections (3) to (4A)] , a statutory instrument containing any order or regulations made under this Act by the Secretary of State shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(a)any order under F42... 163(2) or paragraph 14(7) of Schedule 1; or
[F44(ca)any provision of Chapter 6 of Part 4;]
(d)F45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F46(da)section 71F(13),
[F47(dd)any provision of Chapter 2 of Part 4A,]
[F48(ha)paragraph 9 of Schedule 6A,]
[F49(ia)paragraph 2(9) or 4(4) of Schedule 7A,]
[F50(ja)paragraph 4 of Schedule 8A,]
[F51(4A)An order under paragraph 16 of Schedule 19C that contains—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F41Words in s. 156(2) substituted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), s. 43(1), Sch. 6 para. 25; S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(d)(g)F42Words in s. 156(3)(a) repealed (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 146(3), 148(3), Sch. 7 Pt. 3; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(hh)F43S. 156(4)(a) repealed (1.4.2010) by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 (c. 20), ss. 146(3), 148(3), Sch. 7 Pt. 3; S.I. 2009/3318, art. 4(hh)F44S. 156(4)(ca) inserted (1.11.2007) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 10(2)(b), 13(1), 31(2)F45S. 156(4)(d) repealed (25.9.2006) by Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 33), ss. 10(2)(a), 11(8)(a)(iii), 30(2), 31(2)(4), Sch. 5F46S. 156(4)(da)-(dc) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22), ss. 61(4)(a), 77(2); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 20(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as substituted by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 3); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F47S. 156(4)(dd) inserted (1.7.2008) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 4(1)F48S. 156(4)(ha) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006, (c. 22), {ss. 61(4)(b)}, 77(2); S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 20(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as substituted by S.I. 2006/2268, art. 3); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F49S. 156(4)(ia) inserted (11.9.2006 for E.W.S. for certain purposes, 1.7.2008 for N.I. and otherwise prosp.) by Electoral Administration Act 2006, (c. 22), ss. 61(7), 77(2), {Sch. 1 para. 100}; S.I. 2006/1972, art. 3, Sch. 1 paras. 20(a), 25(m)(i) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2) (as amended by 2006/2268, art. 4); S.I. 2008/1656, art. 2 (subject to art. 3, Sch. 1)F50S. 156(4)(ja) inserted (30.1.2014) by Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4), ss. 26(13), 45(3)(b) (with s. 46(1)(2))F51S. 156(4A) inserted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), ss. 3(4), 43(1); S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(c) (with art. 6)157 Documents for purposes of the Act.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any application, notice or notification required or authorised to be made or given under this Act must be in writing.
Annotations:Commencement InformationI15S. 157 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 157 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 157 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)158 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The minor and consequential amendments specified in Schedule 21 shall have effect.
(a)of provisions of Part II [F52(other than [F53those relating to sections 72, 73, 79, 81, 82, 101 to 105, and 108 and Schedule 3])] or III of the Representation of the M16People Act 1983 (election campaigns and legal proceedings in respect of elections), or
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F52Words in s. 158(3) inserted (S.) (20.1.2005) by Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 9), ss. 14(4), 17(2); S.S.I. 2005/588, art. 2F53Words in s. 158(3)(a) substituted (S.) (29.1.2007) by Local Electoral Administration and Registration Services (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 14), ss. 28(3), 63(2); S.S.I. 2007/26, art. 2(1)(i)Commencement InformationI16S. 158 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 158 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 158 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)Marginal CitationsM161983 c. 2. 159 Financial provisions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—
[F55159AFunctions of the [F54Minister for the Cabinet Office] E+W+S+N.I.In this Act, except—
(a)sections 9 [F56,18(2) and (4), Chapter 6 of Part 4 and Chapter 2 of Part 4A], and
“the Secretary of State” means the Secretary of State or the [F54Minister for the Cabinet Office] .]
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F54Words in s. 159A and heading substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(b) (with art. 12)F55S. 159A inserted (25.11.2002) by S.I. 2002/2626, art. 20, Sch. 2 para. 25(3)F56Words in s. 159A(a) substituted (1.7.2008) by The Electoral Administration Act 2006 (Regulation of Loans etc: Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1319), arts. 1(2), 4(2)160 General interpretation.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Act—
[F57“combined region” means the electoral region which includes Gibraltar, namely the South West electoral region;]
[F58“contravention” includes a failure to comply, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;] “document” means a document in whatever form it is kept;
(b)any provision of or of any instrument made under Northern Ireland legislation, and
(c)any provision of subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the M17Interpretation Act 1978);
[F59“exempt Gibraltar trust donation” has the meaning given by section 162;]
[F60“Gibraltar court” as respects any purpose, means the court determined by or under the law of Gibraltar to be the court for that purpose;]
[F61“Gibraltar elector” means an individual—
(a)who is registered in the Gibraltar register, F62...
(b)F62...
[F63“Gibraltar party” has the meaning given by section 28(8)(d); and;]
[F64“Gibraltar register” has the meaning given by section 14 of the European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003]
(a)[F65a person who is eligible for appointment as a statutory auditor under Part 42 of the Companies Act 2006;][F66 or
(b)[F67in the case of a Gibraltar party, a person who is approved as a statutory auditor or audit firm under the Financial Services (Auditors) Act 2009 (see subsection (6) below);] “record” means a record in whatever form it is kept;
[F58“restriction” includes prohibition;] “treasurer”, in relation to a registered party, means registered treasurer.
(i)the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom, the Scottish Consolidated Fund [F68, the Welsh Consolidated Fund] or the Consolidated Fund of Northern Ireland, or
(i)any Minister of the Crown, the Scottish Ministers [F69, the Welsh Ministers] or any Minister within the meaning of the M19Northern Ireland Act 1998,
(ii)any government department (including a Northern Ireland department) [F70, the Welsh Assembly Government] or any part of the Scottish Administration F71. . . (iii)F72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)payments by the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body [F73, the National Assembly for Wales Commission] or the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission; and
[F74(6) References in this Act to [F75an Act listed in subsection (7)] are to the Gibraltar [F76Act] of that name.]
[F77(7)The Acts referred to in subsection (6) are—
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F57S. 160(1): definition of "combined region" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(ii)F58Words in s. 160(1) inserted (1.12.2010) by Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12), s. 43(1), Sch. 6 para. 26; S.I. 2010/2866, art. 3(d)(g)F59S. 160(1): definition of "exempt Gibraltar trust donation" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(ii)F60S. 160(1): definition of "Gibraltar court" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(ii)F61S. 160(1): definition of "Gibraltar elector" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. {para. 31(a)(ii)}F62Words in s. 160(1) omitted (8.12.2015) by virtue of The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(a) (with art. 3)F63S. 160(1): definition of "Gibraltar party" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(ii)F64S. 160(1): definition of "Gibraltar register" inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(ii)F65S. 160(1): in definition of "qualified auditor" para. (a) substituted (6.4.2008) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments etc) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/948), arts. 2(2), 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 26 (with arts. 6, 11, 12)F66S. 160(1): para. (b) and preceding word inserted (5.2.2004) in definition of "qualified auditor" by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(a)(i)(bb)F67Words in s. 160(1) substituted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(b) (with art. 3)F68Words in s. 160(4)(a)(i) inserted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(a), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F69Words in s. 160(4)(b)(i) inserted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(b)(i), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F70Words in s. 160(4)(b)(ii) inserted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(b)(ii), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F71Word in s. 160(4)(b)(ii) omitted by virtue of The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(b)(ii), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F72S. 160(4)(b)(iii) omitted by virtue of The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(b)(iii), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F73Words in s. 160(4)(c) inserted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 97(c), the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) -- see ss. 46, 161(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) and art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.F74S. 160(6) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 31(b)F75Words in s. 160(6) substituted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(c) (with art. 3)F76Words in s. 160(6) substituted (30.1.2009) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Loans and Related Transactions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/185), arts. 1(2), 2(2), Sch. para. 15F77S. 160(7) inserted (8.12.2015) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1982), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 8(d) (with art. 3)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C17S. 160 modified (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 45; S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2Marginal CitationsM171978 c. 30. M181983 c. 2. M191998 c. 47. 161 Interpretation: donations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This section has effect for the purposes of the provisions of this Act relating to donations.
Annotations:Modifications etc. (not altering text)C18S. 161 applied (1.2.2016) by European Union Referendum Act 2015 (c. 36), s. 13(2), Sch. 1 para. 39(14); S.I. 2016/69, reg. 2Commencement InformationI17S. 161 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 161 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 161 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)162 Interpretation: exempt trust donations.E+W+S+N.I.(1)For the purposes of this Act—
[F78(a)]“exempt trust donation” means a donation to which subsection (2) or (3) applies, other than one falling within subsection (5)
[F79(b)“exempt Gibraltar trust donation” means a donation to which subsection (3A) applies, other than one falling within subsection (5).]
[F80(3A)This subsection applies to any donation received from a trustee of any property in accordance with the terms of a trust—
(4)For the purposes of [F81subsections (3) and (3A)]“the relevant information” means the information which is required by virtue of paragraph 2 of Schedule 6 to be given in respect of a recordable donation to which that subsection applies.
(a)“donation” means a donation for the purposes of the provisions of this Act in which the relevant reference to an exempt trust donation [F82or exempt Gibraltar trust donation] occurs;
Annotations:Amendments (Textual)F78Words in s. 162(1) renumbered (5.2.2004) as s. 162(1)(a) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 32(a)(i)F79S. 162(1)(b) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 32(a)(ii)F80S. 162(3A) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 32(b)F81Words in s. 162(4) substituted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 32(c)F82S. 162(6)(a) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(2), Sch. para. 32(d)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C19S. 162 applied (1.7.2001) by 1983 c. 2, Sch. 2A para. 6(2) (as inserted (1.7.2001) by 2000 c. 41, ss. 130(3)(4), Sch. 16 (with s. 156(6))); S.I. 2001/222, art. 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I (with Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 1)C20S. 162 applied (E.W.S. and Gibraltar) (23.3.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/293), reg. 42(4), Sch. 6 para. 6(2) (with regs. 3-5)C21S. 162 applied (N.I.) (30.4.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1267), reg. 38(4), Sch. 4 para. 6(2)C22S. 162 applied (1.2.2007) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236), arts. 1(1), 41(4), Sch. 6 para. 6(2)C23S. 162 applied by 1962 c. 14 (N.I.), Sch. 3A para. 6(2) (as inserted (16.12.2010) by The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2977), art. 2(2), Sch. 1 para. 19 (with art. 1(3)))C24S. 162 applied (25.7.2012) by The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917), art. 1(2), Sch. 5 para. 6(2)Commencement InformationI18S. 162 wholly in force at 16.2.2001; s. 162 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 163(2); s. 162 in force at 16.2.2001 by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)163 Short title, commencement, transitional provisions and extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
[F83(11)The following provisions of this Act extend to Gibraltar—
[F84(da)Part 4A (Regulation of Loans and Related Transactions);]
Annotations:Subordinate Legislation MadeP1S. 163(2) power partly exercised: 16.2.2001 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2001/222, art. 2 (with transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II); 30.10.2001 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2001/3526, art. 2; 1.1.2002 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2001/3526, art. 3; 1.4.2002 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2001/3526, art. 4; 1.1.2007 appointed for specified provisions by S.I. 2006/3416, art. 3 (subject to art. 5)Amendments (Textual)F83S. 163(11) inserted (5.2.2004) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Combined Region and Campaign Expenditure) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/366), arts. 1(2), 4(1)F84S. 163(11)(da) inserted (31.1.2009) by The European Parliamentary Elections (Loans and Related Transactions and Miscellaneous Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/185), art. 1(2)(3), 2(1)