Eswatini
2018
Bans and limits on private income
Public funding
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
Swazi Democratic Party SWADEPA acquired Danish Socialist Party funding for its campaign, and the party has devoted considerable effort to train its candidates. This means SWADEPA candidates will probably be better prepared for the polls compared to Sibahle Sinje candidates. Source
UPDATE: The Law and Legal Research in Swaziland 2016 |
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
The law forbids the candidates to receive funds from proscribed organizations and donors outside Swaziland Source
Election Experts Mission 2013 |
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No data
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
Yes
Comment
The law forbids the candidates to receive funds from proscribed organizations and donors outside Swaziland Source
Election Experts Mission 2013 |
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
No data
Comment
SWADEPA has of yet gained support from only one trade union, SAPAWU Source
Update: The law and legal right in Swaziland 2016, pp32 |
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
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No data
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
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No data
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
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No data
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
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No data
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
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No data
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
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No data
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
No data
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
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No data
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14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period? |
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No data
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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? |
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No data
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16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
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No data
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17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit? |
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No data
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18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
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No data
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
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No data
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
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No data
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
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No data
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
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No data
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
No data
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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No data
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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No data
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
No data
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
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No data
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| Question | Value |
|---|---|
28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
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No data
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29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
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No data
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30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
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No data
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31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
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No data
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32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
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No data
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33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
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No data
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34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There was no free airtime for the candidates on the state-run media outlets. Source
Election Experts Mission 2013, pp 04 |
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
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No data
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
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No data
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37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
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No data
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
No data
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39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
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No data
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
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No data
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
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No data
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
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No data
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
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No data
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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No data
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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No data
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
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No data
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
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No data
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48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
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No data
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
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No data
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
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No data
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
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No data
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
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No data
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
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No data
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
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No data
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
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No data
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56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
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No data
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57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
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No data
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58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Loss of nomination of candidate
Comment
The constitution disqualifies people who are in arrears with their taxes (personal or business) from running for office as Members of Parliament (MPs). The law currently in use (Establishment of Parliament Order, 1992) does not have that provision. Source
UPDATE: The Law and Legal Research in Swaziland 2016 |
