Explanatory Notes

Political Parties and Elections Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 12

21 July 2009

Commentary on Sections

Schedule 4: Declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied

271.Schedule 4 makes amendments prohibiting the acceptance of donations from individuals with non resident etc tax status who make donations of above £7500. In doing so it also requires declaration to be received in respect of donations to regulated donees, recognised third parties and permitted participants, which correspond to those required as a result of amendments made in relation to donations to registered political parties by section 10. “Regulated donee”, “recognised third party” and “permitted participant” have the meaning given to them by the 2000 Act (and are explained at paragraph 67, 87 and 97 respectively in these Notes).

272.Paragraph 1 inserts new paragraph 6B into Schedule 7 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to individuals and members associations), and paragraphs 2 and 3 make consequential changes to that Schedule.

273.Paragraph 4 inserts new paragraph 6B into Schedule 11 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to recognised third parties) and paragraphs 5 and 6 make consequential changes to that Schedule.

274.Paragraph 7 inserts new paragraph 6B into Schedule 15 to the 2000 Act (control of donations to permitted participants) and paragraph 8 and 9 make consequential changes to that Schedule.

275.Paragraph 10 amends Schedule 20 to the 2000 Act to specify the penalties which will be incurred for making a false declaration as to whether the residence etc condition is satisfied in relation to individuals and members associations, recognised third parties and permitted participants.