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Penalty ceiling: Prosecution 14 of 105 obligations carry a criminal penalty. 11 carry different penalties and 80 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

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s.004 Duties in relation to statement Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must follow designated strategy statement and report annuallyStatutory regulator

s.006 Code of practice on attendance of observers at devolved elections in Wales Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must prepare a code of practice on attendance of observers at Welsh devolved electionsStatutory regulator

s.006 Reviews of devolved electoral matters in Wales Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must review Welsh devolved elections and report to Welsh MinistersStatutory regulator

s.009 Setting performance standards: devolved Scottish elections Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must consult Scottish Ministers before setting performance standards for Scottish electionsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.011 Broadcasters to have regard to Commission’s views on party political broadcasts. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

BBC must consider Electoral Commission views on party political broadcast policyCrown / Minister / Government department

s.013 Examination of duty to have regard to strategy and policy statement Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must provide information to Speaker’s Committee when requiredStatutory regulator

s.031 Notification of changes in party’s officers etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Notify the Electoral Commission of changes to party officers or detailsCrown / Minister / Government department

s.037 Party political broadcasts. Regulated

Broadcasters must not air party political broadcasts for unregistered partiesAny Person

s.039 False statements: offence. Regulated

Make false statement to Electoral Commission on behalf of a political partyAny Person

s.041 Duty to keep accounting records. Regulated

Keep accounting records and retain them for 6 yearsAny Person

s.042 Annual statements of accounts. Regulated

Prepare annual accounts and keep them for 6 yearsAny Person

s.043 Annual audits. Regulated

Appoint a qualified auditor for annual accounts if income or expenditure exceeds £250,000Any Person

s.045 Delivery of statements of accounts etc. to Commission. Prosecution

Deliver accounts and auditor's report to the Electoral Commission on timeAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.054 Declaration as to source of donation Regulated

Declare the source of large donations to political partiesAny Person

s.054 Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied Regulated

Give a written declaration with your donation to a registered political partyTrader

s.056 Acceptance or return of donations: general. Regulated

Verify donor identity and return prohibited donations within 30 daysAny Person

s.061 Offences concerned with evasion of restrictions on donations. Prosecution

Evade donation rules for political partiesAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.063 Weekly donation reports during general election periods. Regulated

Treasurer must prepare weekly donation reports during general election periodsAny Person

s.071 Duty to verify donation reports Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Commission must verify Northern Ireland donation reportsStatutory regulator

s.071 Duty not to disclose contents of donation reports Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Commission staff must not disclose donation report detailsStatutory regulator

s.071 Offences relating to regulated transactions Regulated

Enter into regulated transaction with unauthorised participantAny Person

s.071 Quarterly reports of regulated transactions Regulated

Report regulated transactions to the Electoral Commission quarterlyAny Person

s.071 Weekly transaction reports during general election periods Regulated

Prepare weekly transaction reports during general election periodsAny Person

s.071 Submission of transaction reports to Commission Regulated

Submit transaction reports to the Electoral Commission within deadlinesAny Person

s.074 Officers of registered party with responsibility for campaign expenditure. Regulated

Appoint deputy treasurers for campaign spendingDirector or Officer

s.076 Restriction on payments in respect of campaign expenditure. Regulated

Restrict campaign expenditure payments to authorised persons onlyAny Person

s.077 Restriction on making claims in respect of campaign expenditure. Regulated

Send campaign expenditure claims within 30 days after campaign endsAny Person

s.081 Auditor’s report on return. Regulated

Get an auditor's report if campaign spending exceeds £250,000Any Person

s.082 Delivery of returns to the Commission. Regulated

Deliver campaign expenditure returns to the Electoral Commission within deadlinesAny Person

s.083 Declaration by treasurer as to return under section 80. Regulated

Treasurer must sign and submit declaration with election expenses returnAny Person

s.091 Restriction on payments in respect of controlled expenditure. Regulated

Restrict who can make payments for controlled campaign spendingResponsible Person

s.094 Limits on controlled expenditure by third parties. Regulated

Do not exceed spending limits on political campaigning as a third partyTrader

s.095 Related offences Regulated

Fail to submit or falsely declare donation reportsAny Person

s.097 Auditor’s report on return or statement of accounts . Regulated

Obtain auditor's report on controlled expenditure returns or accountsAny Person

s.099 Declaration by responsible person as to return under section 96. Regulated

Submit declaration with election spending returnResponsible Person

s.099 Declaration by responsible person as to statement of accounts under section 96A Regulated

Submit signed declaration with statement of accountsResponsible Person

s.106 Declarations and notifications for purposes of section 105. Regulated

Notify the Electoral Commission before campaigning in a referendumTrader

s.109 Applications for designation under section 108. Regulated

Apply for designation as a referendum campaign representativeAny Person

s.113 Restriction on incurring referendum expenses. Regulated

Do not spend referendum money without proper authorisationAny Person

s.115 Restriction on making claims in respect of referendum expenses. Regulated

Submit and pay referendum expenses claims within required deadlinesResponsible Person

s.120 Returns as to referendum expenses. Regulated

File a detailed return of referendum expenses after the referendum periodResponsible Person

s.121 Auditor’s report on return. Regulated

Appoint a qualified auditor if referendum expenses exceed £250,000Any Person

s.122 Delivery of returns to Commission. Regulated

Deliver referendum expense returns to the Electoral Commission on timeResponsible Person

s.127 Referendum campaign broadcasts. Regulated

Broadcasters must not air unauthorised referendum campaign broadcastsAny Person

s.145 Duties of Commission with respect to ... compliance with controls imposed by the Act etc. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must monitor and enforce election rulesStatutory regulator

s.148 General offences. Prosecution

Falsify or withhold documents from regulatorAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.153 Offences committed by unincorporated associations. Regulated

Political finance offences by partnerships and associationsDirector or Officer

s.154 Duty of court to report convictions to Commission. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Courts must report election-related convictions to the Electoral CommissionTribunal / Court

210 other provisions — procedural and definitional

s.001 Establishment of the Electoral Commission.

s.002 Speaker’s Committee.

s.003 Appointment of Electoral Commissioners and Commission chairman.

s.003 Four Electoral Commissioners to be persons put forward by parties

s.004 Parliamentary Parties Panel.

s.004 Strategy and policy statement

s.004 Consultation and procedural requirements

s.004 5-yearly review and designation of statement

s.004 Power to revise statement

s.005 Reports on elections, referendums etc.

s.005 Further provision about reports on Welsh elections

s.006 Reviews of electoral and political matters.

s.006 Attendance of representatives of Commission at elections etc.

s.006 Observation of working practices by representatives of Commission

s.006 Accredited observers: individuals

s.006 Accredited observers: organisations

s.006 Attendance and conduct of observers

s.006 Code of practice on attendance of observers at elections etc.

s.006 Code of practice on attendance of observers at Scottish Parliamentary elections and local government elections in Scotland

s.006 Code of practice on expenditure of candidates at Scottish parliamentary elections

s.006 Reviews of electoral and political matters: devolved Scottish elections

s.007 Commission to be consulted on changes to electoral law.

s.008 Powers with respect to elections exercisable only on Commission recommendation.

s.009 Involvement of Commission in changes in electoral procedures.

s.009 Setting of performance standards

s.009 Performance standards for devolved elections and referendums in Wales

s.009 Returns and reports on performance standards

s.009 Provision of information about expenditure on elections etc.

s.010 Giving of advice and assistance.

s.012 Policy development grants.

s.013 Education about electoral and democratic systems.

s.013 Reimbursement of costs by Scottish Ministers etc.

s.014 Boundary committees.

s.015 Deputy Electoral Commissioners.

s.016 Transfer of functions of Boundary Commissions.

s.017 Transfer of property etc. of the Boundary Commissions.

s.018 Transfer of functions of Local Government Commission for England.

s.019 Transfer of functions of Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland.

s.020 Transfer of functions of Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales.

s.020 Commission as CORE keeper

s.021 Interpretation of Part I.

s.022 Parties to be registered in order to field candidates at elections.

s.023 The new registers.

s.024 Office-holders to be registered.

s.025 Parties with campaigns officers.

s.026 Financial structure of registered party: adoption of scheme.

s.027 Financial structure of registered party: accounting units.

s.028 Registration of parties.

s.028 Descriptions

s.028 Joint descriptions

s.029 Emblems.

s.030 Changes to the register.

s.032 Confirmation of registered particulars

s.033 Party ceasing to be registered.

s.034 Registration of minor parties.

s.035 Request by Secretary of State.

s.036 Assistance by Commission for existing registered parties.

s.038 Amendment of parliamentary elections rules.

s.040 Interpretation of Part II.

s.044 Supplementary provisions about auditors.

s.046 Public inspection of parties’ statements of accounts.

s.047 Criminal penalty for failure to submit proper statement of accounts.

s.048 Revision of defective statements of accounts.

s.049 Division of responsibilities in case of party with accounting units.

s.050 Donations for purposes of Part IV.

s.051 Sponsorship.

s.052 Payments, services etc. not to be regarded as donations.

s.053 Value of donations.

s.054 Permissible donors.

s.055 Payments etc. which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors.

s.057 Return of donations where donor unidentifiable.

s.057 Additional limit on Gibraltar donations to UK parties

s.058 Forfeiture of donations made by impermissible or unidentifiable donors.

s.059 Appeal against order under section 58.

s.060 Supplementary provisions about orders under section 58.

s.062 Quarterly donation reports.

s.062 Exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly reports

s.064 Exemptions from section 63.

s.065 Submission of donation reports to Commission.

s.066 Declaration by treasurer in donation report.

s.067 Weekly donation reports in connection with elections other than general elections.

s.068 Reporting of multiple small donations.

s.069 Register of recordable donations.

s.070 Special provision for Northern Ireland parties.

s.071 Control of donations to individuals and members associations.

s.071 Introduction

s.071 Extension of categories of permissible donors in relation to Northern Ireland recipients

s.071 Northern Ireland recipients not permissible donors in relation to Great Britain

s.071 Regulated transactions

s.071 Valuation of regulated transaction

s.071 Prohibition on increase in value of Gibraltar regulated transaction following European parliamentary election

s.071 Authorised participants

s.071 Financial limit on Gibraltar donations and Gibraltar regulated transactions

s.071 Declaration that residence

s.071 Regulated transaction involving unauthorised participant

s.071 Guarantees and securities: unauthorised participants

s.071 Transfer to unauthorised participant invalid

s.071 Changes to be recorded in quarterly reports

s.071 Existing transactions

s.071 Exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly reports

s.071 Exemptions from section 71Q

s.071 Declaration by treasurer in transaction report

s.071 Weekly donation reports in connection with elections other than general elections

s.071 Register of recordable transactions

s.071 Proceedings under sections 71I and 71S

s.071 Construction of Part 4A

s.071 Control of loans etc: individuals and members associations

s.071 Introduction

s.071 Extension of categories of authorised participants in relation to Northern Ireland participants

s.071 Northern Ireland participants are not authorised participants in relation to Great Britain

s.071 Duty to verify transaction reports

s.071 Duty not to disclose contents of transaction reports

s.072 Campaign expenditure.

s.072 Campaign expenditure: power of Scottish Ministers

s.073 Notional campaign expenditure.

s.075 Restriction on incurring campaign expenditure.

s.078 Disputed claims.

s.079 Limits on campaign expenditure.

s.080 Returns as to campaign expenditure.

s.084 Public inspection of returns under section 80.

s.085 Controlled expenditure by third parties.

s.085 Controlled expenditure of third parties: power of Scottish Ministers

s.086 Notional controlled expenditure.

s.087 Expenditure by third parties which is not controlled expenditure.

s.088 Third parties recognised for the purposes of this Part.

s.089 Register of notifications for purposes of section 88.

s.089 Restriction on which third parties may incur controlled expenditure

s.089 Restriction on which third parties may incur controlled expenditure: Senedd Cymru elections

s.090 Restriction on incurring controlled expenditure.

s.092 Restriction on making claims in respect of controlled expenditure.

s.093 Disputed claims.

s.094 Arrangements between third parties notified to the Commission

s.094 Effect where arrangements are notified under section 94A

s.094 Overview of sections 94D to 94H

s.094 Meaning of “targeted”, “targeted expenditure limit” etc

s.094 Unauthorised expenditure in excess of targeted expenditure limit

s.094 Authorised expenditure in excess of targeted expenditure limit

s.094 Authorisation

s.094 Expenditure that “exceeds” a targeted expenditure limit or cap

s.095 Control of donations to recognised third parties.

s.095 Quarterly donation reports

s.095 Weekly donation reports during general election periods

s.095 Forfeiture

s.095 Sections 95A to 95D: supplementary

s.095 Public inspection of reports

s.095 Control of donation to recognised third parties: power of Scottish Ministers

s.096 Returns as to controlled expenditure.

s.096 Statement of accounts

s.098 Delivery of returns to the Commission.

s.100 Public inspection of returns under section 96.

s.100 Code of practice on controlled expenditure

s.100 Code of practice on controlled expenditure: Scottish Parliament elections

s.100 Code of practice: consultation and procedural requirements

s.100 Code of Practice on controlled expenditure for Scottish Parliament elections: consultation and procedural requirements

s.100 Code of Practice: consultation and procedural requirements on controlled expenditure in Senedd Cymru elections

s.101 Referendums to which this Part applies.

s.102 Referendum period.

s.103 Date of poll.

s.104 Referendum questions.

s.105 Permitted participants.

s.107 Register of declarations and notifications for purposes of section 105.

s.108 Designation of organisations to whom assistance is available.

s.110 Assistance available to designated organisations.

s.111 Referendum expenses.

s.112 Notional referendum expenses.

s.114 Restriction on payments in respect of referendum expenses.

s.116 Disputed claims.

s.117 General restriction on referendum expenses.

s.118 Special restrictions on referendum expenses by permitted participants.

s.119 Control of donations to permitted participants.

s.123 Declaration of responsible person as to return under section 120.

s.124 Public inspection of returns under section 120.

s.125 Restriction on publication etc. of promotional material by central and local government etc.

s.126 Details to appear on referendum material.

s.128 Chief Counting Officers, and counting officers, for referendums.

s.129 Orders regulating conduct of referendums.

s.130 Control of donations to candidates.

s.131 Election expenses incurred otherwise than by candidate.

s.132 Financial limits applying to candidates’ election expenses.

s.133 Power to vary provisions about election expenses.

s.134 Meaning of “election expenses”.

s.135 Meaning of “candidate”.

s.136 Corrupt and illegal practices: consequences for persons convicted of such practices.

s.137 Corrupt and illegal practices: election petitions etc.

s.138 Election campaigns and proceedings: miscellaneous amendments.

s.139 Control of political donations by companies.

s.140 Disclosure of political donations and expenditure in directors’ report.

s.140 Reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations

s.141 Reduction of qualifying period for overseas electors.

s.142 Miscellaneous and general

s.143 Details to appear on election material.

s.143 Meaning of “election material”

s.144 Broadcasting of local items during election period.

s.146 Investigatory powers of Commission

s.147 Civil sanctions

s.149 Inspection of Commission’s registers etc.

s.149 Inspection of Commission’s registers etc.: Northern Ireland

s.150 Punishment of offences.

s.151 Summary proceedings.

s.152 Offences committed by bodies corporate.

s.155 Power to vary specified sums or percentages .

s.156 Orders and regulations.

s.157 Documents for purposes of the Act.

s.158 Minor and consequential amendments and repeals.

s.159 Financial provisions.

s.159 Functions of the Minister for the Cabinet Office

s.160 General interpretation.

s.161 Interpretation: donations.

s.162 Interpretation: exempt trust donations.

s.163 Short title, commencement, transitional provisions and extent.

Schedules

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s.sch001 Financing of Commission: devolved Scottish elections Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must prepare and submit annual estimates for devolved Scottish functionsStatutory regulator

s.sch001 (1) When the Commission submit to the Speaker’s Committee such... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must submit five-year strategic plan after general electionStatutory regulator

s.sch001 Financing of Commission: devolved Welsh elections and referendums Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must prepare and submit annual estimates for Welsh devolved electionsStatutory regulator

s.sch001 (1) The Commission shall keep proper accounting records. Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must keep proper accounting records and prepare annual accounts per Treasury directionsStatutory regulator

s.sch001 (1) If the Commission make any regulations, they must give... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must send regulations to Secretary of StateCrown / Minister / Government department

s.sch001 (1) If the Commission make any regulations which relate to... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must notify Scottish Ministers of regulations affecting Scottish electionsStatutory regulator

s.sch006 Details to be given in donation reports Regulated

Report detailed donor information in quarterly or weekly donation reportsAny Person

s.sch006 If the requirement to record the donation arises only because... Regulated

Include aggregation statement in quarterly donation reportAny Person

s.sch006a Details to be given in transaction reports Regulated

Include identity details of authorised participants in transaction reportsAny Person

s.sch006a In relation to each recordable transaction in the case of... Regulated

State in quarterly report whether declaration was correctAny Person

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction (other than one... Regulated

Include authorised-participant details in quarterly transaction reportsResponsible Person

s.sch007 (1) A regulated donee must prepare a report under this... Regulated

Report recordable controlled donations to the Electoral CommissionAny Person

s.sch007 (1) A regulated donee shall— (a) prepare a report under... Regulated

Report controlled donations to the Electoral Commission within 30 daysAny Person

s.sch007 (1) Where a report required to be delivered to the... Regulated

Fail to deliver donation report to Electoral CommissionAny Person

s.sch007 Functions and liabilities of compliance officers Prosecution

Knowingly give false information to compliance officerAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch007 Register of compliance officers Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Commission must maintain a public register of compliance officer noticesStatutory regulator

s.sch007 (1) A controlled donation received by a regulated donee must... Regulated

Provide donor identity and donation details for controlled donations over £500Director or Officer

s.sch007 (1) An individual making to a regulated donee a donation... Prosecution

Make a false declaration for political donationsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch007a Control of loans etc to individuals and members associations Regulated

Ensure political loans come only from permissible donors and get declarations over £7,500Any Person

s.sch007a (1) A regulated participant must— (a) prepare a report under... Regulated

Report changes to recorded transactions to the Electoral CommissionAny Person

s.sch007a (1) Where a report required to be delivered to the... Prosecution

Fail to deliver or properly complete a report on regulated transactionsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch007a (1) Each report under paragraph 9 or 10 must, when... Regulated

Knowingly or recklessly make a false declaration in a political funding reportAny Person

s.sch007a (1) A regulated participant must not be a party to... Regulated

Make a false declaration about eligibility for controlled transactionAny Person

s.sch007a (1) An individual who is a regulated participant commits an... Regulated

Engage in unauthorised political transaction or benefit from connected transactionAny Person

s.sch007a (1) A regulated participant must prepare a report under this... Regulated

Report recordable controlled transactions to the Electoral CommissionAny Person

s.sch011 (1) A relevant donation received by a recognised third party... Regulated

Don't accept donations from impermissible donors and verify identityAny Person

s.sch011 (1) Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500... Regulated

Make a false declaration about a large political donationAny Person

s.sch011 The recognised third party must include in any return required... Regulated

Include relevant donations statement in your section 96 returnAny Person

s.sch015 (1) The statement must record, in relation to each relevant... Regulated

Record donation details for permitted participant statementsAny Person

s.sch015 (1) A relevant donation received by a permitted participant must... Regulated

Provide donor details when making a collective or agent donation over £500Director or Officer

s.sch015 (1) Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500... Regulated

Make a false declaration about a large political donationAny Person

s.sch015 (1) An individual making to a permitted participant a donation... Prosecution

Make false political donation declarationAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch018 For section 110 there shall be substituted— Details to appear... Prosecution

Publish election material without required detailsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch018 After section 74 there shall be inserted— Expenses incurred otherwise... Regulated

Election agent must declare expenses for items used in the campaignAny Person

s.sch018 After section 87 there shall be inserted— Duty of appropriate... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral returning officers must send copies of election returns to the Electoral CommissionLocal authority

s.sch019a Reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations making political contributions Regulated

Report political contributions over £37,270 and related gifts to the Electoral CommissionAny Person

s.sch019a (1) Where in any calendar year an unincorporated association falling... Regulated

Notify Electoral Commission of political contributions over £37,270Any Person

s.sch019a A notification under paragraph 1 or a report under paragraph... Regulated

Include signed accuracy declaration in your Schedule 19A notification or reportAny Person

s.sch019a A notification under paragraph 1 or a report under paragraph... Regulated

State specified details in notifications and reportsAny Person

s.sch019a (1) An unincorporated association commits an offence if it— Regulated

Fail to notify or report to the Electoral Commission or make false declarationAny Person

s.sch019a (1) The Commission shall maintain a register of all notifications... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must maintain a public register of political donations and giftsStatutory regulator

s.sch019a (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) an unincorporated association receives... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must withhold donor identity until due process completedStatutory regulator

s.sch019b (1) This paragraph applies to the following organisations and individuals—... Regulated

Respond to Electoral Commission disclosure notice within specified timeAny Person

s.sch019b (1) A person who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply... Regulated

Fail to comply, obstruct, or provide false information under Schedule 19BAny Person

s.sch019b (1) This paragraph applies where the Commission have reasonable grounds... Regulated

Comply with Electoral Commission document and information requestsTrader

s.sch019c Civil sanctions Prosecution

Commit a prescribed electoral offence or breachAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch019c (1) The Commission may by notice impose a fixed monetary... Regulated

Commit a prescribed offence or breach under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums ActAny Person

s.sch019c A stop notice must include information as to— Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must include grounds, appeal rights and consequences in stop noticesStatutory regulator

s.sch019c (1) Where, after the service of a stop notice on... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must issue completion certificate within 14 days of applicationStatutory regulator

s.sch019c A person served with a stop notice who does not... Prosecution

Fail to comply with a stop noticeAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch019c Where, in pursuance of any provision contained in or made... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Electoral Commission must pay penalties into the Consolidated FundStatutory regulator

s.sch020 Penalties Prosecution

Unlimited fine

s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies to a party which is registered... Regulated

Fail to deliver post-registration notification and feeAny Person

s.sch023 (1) The registration functions of the registrar under the 1998... Regulated

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator

Transfer political party registration to Electoral CommissionCrown / Minister / Government department

s.schedule/6a/crossheading/identity/of/authorised/pa 3A In relation to each recordable transaction that is an... Regulated

Include Irish transaction details in weekly reportsAny Person

s.schedule/6a/crossheading/identity/of/unauthorised/ 4A In relation to each recordable transaction that is an... Regulated

Report Irish transactions involving unauthorised participantsAny Person

s.schedule/6/crossheading/identity/of/donors/weekly/ 3A In relation to each recordable donation that is an... Regulated

Report Irish donations and donor names in weekly reportsAny Person

316 other schedules

s.sch001 The Electoral Commission

s.sch001 (1) The Commission shall not be regarded—

s.sch001 (1) The Commission shall regulate their own procedure, and the...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission— (a) shall appoint a chief executive, and...

s.sch001 (1) A person may not be appointed as a member...

s.sch001 (1) The chief executive of the Commission may by giving...

s.sch001 Each of the following— (a) the Commission,

s.sch001 (1) Section 1(2) of the Superannuation Act 1972 (delegation of...

s.sch001 (1) The expenditure of the Commission, so far as it...

s.sch001 (1) When the Commission send to the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate...

s.sch001 (1) For the purpose of assisting the Speaker’s Committee to...

s.sch001 Five-year plan: devolved Welsh elections and referendums

s.sch001 Examination of Commission: devolved Welsh elections and referendums

s.sch001 (1) The accounts prepared by the Commission for any financial...

s.sch001 (1) The Speaker’s Committee shall designate a member of the...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission may (subject to sub-paragraph (2)) do anything...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission shall, as soon after the end of...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission must, as soon after the end of...

s.sch001 Reports by Commission: devolved Welsh elections and referendums

s.sch001 Reports by the Llywydd's Committee

s.sch001 (1) Any power conferred on the Commission to make regulations...

s.sch001 (1) The production of a printed copy of a regulation-making...

s.sch001 A document purporting to be— (a) duly executed under the...

s.sch001 (1) In this Schedule “delegate” includes further delegate.

s.sch001 (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, an Electoral...

s.sch001 (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, the chairman...

s.sch001 (1) There shall be paid to an Electoral Commissioner such...

s.sch001 The Electoral Commission

s.sch001 (1) The Commission may appoint one or more Assistant Electoral...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission may establish ... any committees which the...

s.sch001 (1) The Commission may delegate functions of the Commission (to...

s.sch002 The Speaker’s Committee

s.sch002 (1) The Speaker’s Committee shall, at least once in each...

s.sch002 (1) In this paragraph “appointed member” means a member of...

s.sch002 (1) The Speaker’s Committee may determine their own procedure.

s.sch002 (1) Evidence given by a person who is a witness...

s.sch003 Transfer of functions of Boundary Commissions

s.sch004 Applications under Part II

s.sch004 (1) Paragraphs 2 to 7 must be complied with in...

s.sch004 If an application is for the addition of a statement...

s.sch004 (1) Paragraphs 12 and 13 must be complied with in...

s.sch004 (1) If as a result of an application one person...

s.sch004 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), an application must be signed...

s.sch004 Paragraph 9 above shall apply in relation to an application...

s.sch004 (1) An application for registration in the Great Britain register...

s.sch004 (1) An application must specify— (a) the address of the...

s.sch004 (1) An application must give the name and home address...

s.sch004 (1) An application must be accompanied by—

s.sch004 An application must include any other information prescribed by regulations...

s.sch004 (1) An application must be signed— (a) by the proposed...

s.sch004 (1) Paragraph 9 and (if applicable) paragraph 10 must be...

s.sch004 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (3), an application must be signed...

s.sch005 Accounting units: application of accounting requirements

s.sch005 (1) This Schedule provides for the application of sections 41...

s.sch005 (1) Section 41— (a) shall not impose any duty on...

s.sch005 (1) Section 42— (a) shall not impose any duty on...

s.sch005 (1) Section 43 shall apply in relation to any accounting...

s.sch005 (1) Section 44 shall apply in relation to any accounting...

s.sch005 (1) In the case of any accounting unit whose gross...

s.sch005 Section 46 shall apply in relation to any statement of...

s.sch005 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), section 47 shall apply in...

s.sch005 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), section 48 shall apply in...

s.sch006 (1) In this Schedule— (a) “quarterly report” means a report...

s.sch006 (1) In relation to each recordable donation in the case...

s.sch006 (1) In relation to each recordable donation (other than one...

s.sch006 In relation to each recordable donation that is an Irish...

s.sch006 (1) In relation to each recordable donation a weekly report...

s.sch006 (1) In relation to each recordable donation a quarterly or...

s.sch006 In relation to each recordable donation to which section 54(1)(a)...

s.sch006 In relation to each recordable donation to which section 54(1)(b)...

s.sch006 A quarterly or weekly report must give such other information...

s.sch006a (1) In this Schedule— (a) “ quarterly report ” means...

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction that is an Irish...

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction, a weekly report...

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction to which a...

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction a report must...

s.sch006a (1) In relation to each recordable transaction of a description...

s.sch006a (1) For the purposes of paragraph 5(4) as it applies...

s.sch006a (1) This paragraph applies where information about a change of...

s.sch006a (1) The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraphs...

s.sch007 Control of donations to individuals and members associations

s.sch007 (1) This Schedule has effect for controlling donations to—

s.sch007 (1) Each report under paragraph 10 or 11 must, when...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where a person (“the donor”) has...

s.sch007 (1) Section 69 shall apply in relation to donations reported...

s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to donations received by...

s.sch007 Control of donations to individuals and members associations

s.sch007 Notices of appointment, renewal, alteration and termination

s.sch007 (1) A members association which does not have a treasurer—...

s.sch007 A members association commits an offence if—

s.sch007 (1) “Donation”, in relation to a regulated donee, means (subject...

s.sch007 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule sponsorship is provided...

s.sch007 (1) None of the following shall be regarded as a...

s.sch007 (1) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(a)...

s.sch007 (1) Where a person (P) causes an amount exceeding £7,500...

s.sch007 (1) The following provisions have effect for the purposes of...

s.sch007 (1) Sections 56 to 60 shall apply for the purposes...

s.sch007 Section 61 shall apply for the purposes of this Schedule...

s.sch007a (1) This Schedule has effect for controlling loans and certain...

s.sch007a (1) A regulated participant must— (a) prepare a report under...

s.sch007a (1) Paragraphs 9 to 11 have effect in relation to...

s.sch007a (1) Section 71V applies in relation to transactions reported to...

s.sch007a (1) This paragraph has effect in relation to proceedings on...

s.sch007a (1) This paragraph applies where a regulated participant who is...

s.sch007a (1) An agreement between a regulated participant and another person...

s.sch007a (1) The value of a controlled transaction which is a...

s.sch007a (1) A regulated participant must not— (a) be a party...

s.sch007a (1) This paragraph applies if a regulated participant is a...

s.sch007a (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a regulated participant and...

s.sch007a If an authorised participant purports to transfer his interest in...

s.sch008 Campaign expenditure: qualifying expenses

s.sch008 For the purposes of section 72(2) the expenses falling within...

s.sch008 (1) Nothing in paragraph 1 shall be taken as extending...

s.sch008 (1) The Commission may prepare, and from time to time...

s.sch008 (1) The Secretary of State may by order make such...

s.sch008a Controlled expenditure: qualifying expenses

s.sch008a For the purposes of section 85(2) the expenses falling within...

s.sch008a (1) Nothing in paragraph 1 extends to—

s.sch008a (1) The Commission may prepare, and from time to time...

s.sch008a (1) The Secretary of State may by order make such...

s.sch009 Limits on campaign expenditure

s.sch009 (1) In this Schedule— (a) “an ordinary general election to...

s.sch009 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) a limit under paragraph...

s.sch009 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule—

s.sch009 (1) This paragraph imposes limits in relation to campaign expenditure...

s.sch009 (1) This paragraph applies where (apart from this paragraph)—

s.sch009 (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) separate limits would (apart...

s.sch010 Limits on controlled expenditure

s.sch010 (1) In this Schedule— (a) “an ordinary general election to...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes limits where— (a) paragraph 9 would...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes limits where— (a) any period (“the...

s.sch010 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule controlled expenditure incurred...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes limits in relation to a parliamentary...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes limits in relation to a general...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes limits in relation to an ordinary...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes, in the circumstances mentioned in sub-paragraph...

s.sch010 (1) This paragraph imposes— (a) in the circumstances mentioned in...

s.sch011 Control of donations to recognised third parties

s.sch011 (1) This Schedule has effect for controlling donations to recognised...

s.sch011 (1) The statement must record, in relation to each relevant...

s.sch011 (1) This paragraph applies to relevant donations falling within paragraph...

s.sch011 (1) “Donation”, in relation to a recognised third party, means...

s.sch011 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule sponsorship is provided...

s.sch011 (1) None of the following shall be regarded as a...

s.sch011 (1) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(a)...

s.sch011 (1) An individual making to a recognised third party a...

s.sch011 (1) Sections 56 to 60 shall apply for the purposes...

s.sch011 Section 61 shall apply for the purposes of this Schedule...

s.sch011 (1) In relation to each relevant donation falling within paragraph...

s.sch011a Requirements of quarterly and weekly donation reports

s.sch011a (1) In this Schedule— (a) “ quarterly report ” means...

s.sch011a (1) A quarterly report in respect of a reporting period—...

s.sch011a (1) The statement required by paragraph 2(1)(a) to be contained...

s.sch011a (1) For the purposes of paragraph 3(1)(a), a reportable donation...

s.sch011a (1) The statement required by paragraph 2(1)(b) to be contained...

s.sch011a Where reference is made in this Part to a donation...

s.sch011a (1) A weekly report in respect of a reporting period...

s.sch012 Assistance available to designated organisations

s.sch012 (1) A designated organisation is, subject to such reasonable terms...

s.sch012 (1) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, persons authorised...

s.sch012 (1) This paragraph has effect with respect to the rights...

s.sch012 Assistance available to designated organisations

s.sch013 Referendum expenses: qualifying expenses

s.sch013 For the purposes of section 111(2) the expenses falling within...

s.sch013 Nothing in paragraph 1 shall be taken as extending to—...

s.sch013 (1) The Commission may prepare, and from time to time...

s.sch013 (1) The Secretary of State may by order make such...

s.sch014 Limits in relation to referendums held throughout United Kingdom

s.sch014 (1) This paragraph imposes limits in relation to a referendum...

s.sch015 Control of donations to permitted participants

s.sch015 (1) This Schedule has effect for controlling donations to permitted...

s.sch015 (1) This paragraph applies to relevant donations falling within paragraph...

s.sch015 (1) “Donation”, in relation to a permitted participant, means (subject...

s.sch015 (1) For the purposes of this Schedule sponsorship is provided...

s.sch015 (1) None of the following shall be regarded as a...

s.sch015 (1) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(a)...

s.sch015 (1) Sections 56 to 60 shall apply for the purposes...

s.sch015 Section 61 shall apply for the purposes of this Schedule...

s.sch015 The responsible person in relation to a permitted participant must...

s.sch015 (1) In relation to each relevant donation falling within paragraph...

s.sch016 Control of donations to candidates: New Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983

s.sch017 Amendments relating to election petitions

s.sch017 The Representation of the People Act 1983 shall be amended...

s.sch017 In section 185(1) (interpretation of Part III of the Act)—...

s.sch017 In section 130 (election court for election in England and...

s.sch017 (1) For section 137 there shall be substituted— Petition at...

s.sch017 In section 138(1) (list of petitions) the words from “,...

s.sch017 (1) Sections 148 to 153 (withdrawal or abatement of petition)...

s.sch017 In section 157 (appeals and jurisdiction), subsection (5) (additional remuneration...

s.sch017 In section 159 (candidate reported guilty of corrupt or illegal...

s.sch017 In section 160 (candidate or other person reported personally guilty...

s.sch017 In section 166 (votes to be struck off for corrupt...

s.sch018 Election campaigns and proceedings: miscellaneous amendments

s.sch018 The Representation of the People Act 1983 shall be amended...

s.sch018 For section 89(1) (inspection of returns and declarations) there shall...

s.sch018 In section 90 (election expenses at elections where election agent...

s.sch018 Sections 101 to 105 (conveyance of voters to and from...

s.sch018 Section 108 (premises not to be used as committee rooms)...

s.sch018 In section 118 (interpretation of Part II)—

s.sch018 In Schedule 3— (a) the form of return, and

s.sch018 In Schedule 4 (election expenses in connection with certain local...

s.sch018 (1) The following provisions shall be omitted—

s.sch018 (1) In section 69 (office of election agent and sub-agent)—...

s.sch018 Section 72 (contracts through election agent) shall be omitted.

s.sch018 (1) Section 73 (payment of expenses through election agent) shall...

s.sch018 (1) Section 74 (candidate’s personal expenses, and petty expenses) shall...

s.sch018 (1) Section 78 (time for sending in and paying claims)...

s.sch018 (1) Section 81 (return as to election expenses) shall be...

s.sch018 Section 82(4) (person before whom declaration as to elections expenses...

s.sch019 Schedule 19

s.sch019a (1) This paragraph applies where the making of a political...

s.sch019a (1) A report under paragraph 2 must give the following...

s.sch019a (1) In this Schedule “ gift ” includes bequest.

s.sch019b Investigatory powers of Commission

s.sch019b (1) In the case of documents kept in electronic form—...

s.sch019b Nothing in this Schedule requires a person to produce or...

s.sch019b (1) A statement made by a person (“P”) in compliance...

s.sch019b (1) The Commission shall prepare and publish guidance as to—...

s.sch019b (1) Each report by the Commission under paragraph 20 of...

s.sch019b (1) This paragraph applies to the following organisations and individuals—...

s.sch019b (1) This paragraph applies where the Commission have given a...

s.sch019b (1) The Commission may retain any documents delivered to them...

s.sch019b The Commission or a person authorised by the Commission—

s.sch019b An authorisation of a person by the Commission under this...

s.sch019b In this Schedule “ documents ” includes any books or...

s.sch019c (1) Where sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies, the Commission may...

s.sch019c (1) A person served with a stop notice may appeal...

s.sch019c (1) This paragraph applies where— (a) the Commission have reasonable...

s.sch019c (1) The Secretary of State may by order (a “supplementary...

s.sch019c (1) Before making a supplementary order the Secretary of State...

s.sch019c (1) A supplementary order may make any of the following...

s.sch019c A supplementary order may make any of the following provision...

s.sch019c (1) Where the Commission propose to impose a fixed monetary...

s.sch019c For the purposes of enabling criminal proceedings to be instituted...

s.sch019c (1) A supplementary order may make any of the following...

s.sch019c (1) The Commission may not serve on a person a...

s.sch019c (1) The Commission must not take into account a statement...

s.sch019c Any amount that is payable under this Schedule by an...

s.sch019c (1) The Commission shall prepare and publish guidance as to—...

s.sch019c (1) Each report by the Commission under paragraph 20 of...

s.sch019c (1) Information held by or on behalf of—

s.sch019c In this Schedule— “ completion certificate ” has the meaning...

s.sch019c (1) A notice under paragraph 2(1) must include information as...

s.sch019c (1) Where a notice under paragraph 2(1) is served on...

s.sch019c (1) The Commission may impose one or more discretionary requirements...

s.sch019c (1) Where the Commission propose to impose a discretionary requirement...

s.sch019c (1) A notice under paragraph 6(1) must include information as...

s.sch019c (1) A person on whom a discretionary requirement is imposed...

s.sch019c (1) The Commission may by notice impose a monetary penalty...

s.sch021 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch021 In Part II of the Table at the end of...

s.sch021 In section 14(8) of that Act (changes that may be...

s.sch021 In section 170 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order...

s.sch021 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch021 (1) The Scotland Act 1998 is amended as follows.

s.sch021 (1) The Northern Ireland Act 1998 is amended as follows....

s.sch021 In section 4(11) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999...

s.sch021 (1) Section 10 of the Representation of the People Act...

s.sch021 (1) Section 11 of that Act (revision of procedures in...

s.sch021 (1) The Local Government Act 2000 is amended as follows....

s.sch021 In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments...

s.sch021 In Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act...

s.sch021 In Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act...

s.sch021 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch021 (1) The Representation of the People Act 1983 is amended...

s.sch021 (1) In regulation 99 of the Representation of the People...

s.sch021 Minor and consequential amendments

s.sch021 (1) Section 13 of the Local Government Act 1992 (duty...

s.sch022 Repeals

s.sch023 Transitional provisions

s.sch023 In this Part of this Schedule— “the 1998 Act” means...

s.sch023 The requirement in section 28(4)(f) for any order under that...

s.sch023 Transitional provisions

s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies to any party registered under the...

s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies where a party registered under the...

s.sch023 In relation to any time when the functions of the...

s.sch023 For the purposes of section 3(2)— (a) any agreement to...

s.sch023 The requirement in section 26(8)(c) for any order under that...

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