Proceeding contribution from Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 29 April 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Political Parties and Elections Bill.

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First, I believe that this is an adequate provision and that the safeguard in the Bill to prevent the abuse of this open-ended power is the use of the word "reasonable" in paragraph 4. Secondly, if the matter is not backed up quickly and responded to, there is a possibility that the court may be involved. If the court is not satisfied about the reasonableness of the requirement of the commission under paragraph 4(2), the order will no doubt be withdrawn.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 710 c71GC
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Civil proceedings Finance Elections Enforcement Fixed penalties Electoral Commission Electoral register Powers Political parties Sanctions
Legislation: Political Parties and Elections Bill 2007-08 to 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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