58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

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Answer
  • Fines
  • Prison
  • Loss of elected office
Source

55A.(2) Any person who, without reasonable excuse, fails to answer any question or produce any document reasonably required by the Supervisor of Elections for an investigation under this section is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars or imprisonment for six months or both.
Source: Article 55A (1), Representation of the People Act, 1971 (amended 2007)

58.(3) The Court may impose a fine of five hundred dollars on a person who fails to comply with any order issued by the Court under this section.
Source: Article 58.(3), Representation of the People Act, 1971 (amended 2007)

54. Where a candidate who has been elected is reported by the Election Court personally guilty or guilty by his election agent of any corrupt or illegal practice his election shall be void.
Source: Article 54, Election Offences and Controversies, 1969 (amended 1989)

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