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Bahamas

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Regulations of spending

Reporting, oversight and sanctions

Question	Value
1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. [...] The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. [...] The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. [...] The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. [...] The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London

Question	Value
28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?	Code No public funding available Comment There is no regulation regarding political finance. Source Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding. In addition, political parties do not directly receive state funding to support their activities." The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding. In addition, political parties do not directly receive state funding to support their activities." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 21 April 2017 "The Bahamas has no regulations regarding political-electoral financing or disclosure of sources of funding. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, meaning electoral campaigns are privately funded." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London

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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?	Code Yes Comment BLANK Source "The following persons shall be guilty of an offence against this Act a) every person who shall, directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, give, lend, or agree to give or lend, or shall offer, promise or promise to procure, or to endeavor to procure, any money or valuable consideration to or for any voter, or to or for any person on behalf of any voter, or to or for any person in order to induce any voter to vote or refrain from voting, or shall do any such act as aforesaid on account of any such voter having voted or refrained from voting at any election. Source: Section 96, Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS

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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?	Code No Institution specified Comment BLANK
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?	Code No institution specified Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?	Code Not applicable Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (Reprint) 2017, 2017 "The Bahamas sets no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2017), Report to the Permanent Council, OAS Electoral Observation Mission, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, General Elections, May 10, 2017, OAS "There is no legislative framework governing campaign financing and political parties are not under any obligation to declare their sources of funding." Source: The Commonwealth (2017), Reports of the Commonwealth Observer Group, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas General Elections, 10 May 2017, The Commonwealth, London
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?	Code Prison Loss of political rights Loss of elected office Comment Sanctions are provided only in case of corruption. Source No person shall be qualified to be appointed as a Senator who [...] h) is disqualified for membership of the House of Assembly by virtue of any law in force in The Bahamas by reason of his having been convicted for any offence relating to elections; Source: Section 42 (1), Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 1973 No person shall be qualified to be elected as a member of the House of Assembly who [...] h) is disqualified for membership of the House of Assembly by virtue of any law in force in The Bahamas by reason of his having been convicted of any offence relating to elections; Source: Section 48 (1), Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, 1973 “Whoever is guilty of corruption, intimidation, or personation in respect of a public election, is guilty of a misdemeanour and shall be liable to imprisonment for nine months, and shall, during seven years from the date of his conviction, be incapable of voting at any public election and of holding the public office in respect of which the election was held, or any public office of the same nature.” Source: Section 468 (1), Penal Code, 1927

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