Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, who is responsible for the enforcement of section 125 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; what the consequences are of breaching Section 125 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; and what measures are in place to prevent such a breach.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs (1) who is responsible for the enforcement of section 125 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; [198164] (2) what the consequences are of breaching Section 125 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; and what measures are in place to prevent such a breach. [198163] Mr. Leslie: It is the responsibility of those to whom section 125 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 applies to ensure that they comply with the requirements of that provision. A person alleging a breach of section 125 could seek to bring a judicial review. It would be for the courts to decide the consequences of a breach according to the circumstances of the challenge.

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