58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Senegal

Senegal

Answer
  • Fines
  • Deregistration of party
Source

Articles L. 111&113, Electoral Code as amended in 2021

Article 4, Law on Political Parties, law 81-17 of 6 May 1981 as modified by law 89-36 of 12 October 1989

 

 

Comment

In case of vote buying: "'Whoever, through donations or gifts in cash or in kind, by promises of gifts, favors, public or private employment or other special advantages, made to influence the vote of one or many voters, obtained or attempted to obtain their votes, either directly or through a third party, shall be punished by three months to two years imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 to 200,000 CFA".

In case of non-compliance with reporting requirements: "Declarations provided for in Articles 2 and 3 shall be made under  penalty of dissolution pronounced by the Minister of the Interior."

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