Haiti
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
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No
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"The financial resources of a political party come from: "Parties can finance their activities with the contributions and donations of natural or |
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
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No
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
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No
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"The financial resources of a political party come from: "Les partis peuvent financer leurs activités avec les contributions et dons de personnes physiques ou |
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
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No
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
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No
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
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No
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7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
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Yes
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"Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of the final results, every legal representative of every party group or political entity must provide the CEP with a detailed and complete list of all donations and donors as well as the financial report of the campaign, signed by an approved accountant." Source: Article 135, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
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10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
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12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
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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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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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Yes, for both natural and legal persons
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"[...] Annual contributions and donations made by a natural person can not be higher than "Both election donations and expenses are capped [...], but only excess spending for election campaigns is punishable." (EU EOM Haiti Final Report 2015) |
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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Annual limit for natural persons: 2,000,000.00 gourdes; for legal persons: 10,000,000.00 gourdes.
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Source: Article 43 , Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 |
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
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Yes, for both natural and legal persons
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"During a electoral campaign: "Any donation, in whatever form, made to a candidate, a political party or a political entity by a natural or a legal person is tax-deductible for the donor [...]." Source: Article 130, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
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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During a political campaign:
"Any donation, in whatever form, made to a candidate, political party or group policy by a natural or legal person is tax-deductible for the donor, following the legal procedures in force. This amount can not be greater than a) Seven million five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 7,500,000.00) for a political party or a political grouping;
b) Five million gourdes (Gdes 5,000,000.00) for the presidential candidate;
c) Two million gourdes (GD 2,000,000.00) for the candidate in the Senate;
d) One million gourdes (Gdes 1,000,000.00) for a candidate for the deputation;
e) Five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 500,000.00) for the candidate cartel at the Municipality;
f) Two hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 200,000.00) for other elective offices.
The above ceilings may be revised by notice of the Provisional Electoral Council three (3) months before the start of the election campaign taking into account the inflation index."
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Source: Article 130, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
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Yes, for both natural and legal persons
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During a political campaign: |
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
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During a political campaign:
"Any donation, in whatever form, made to a candidate, political party or group policy by a natural or legal person is tax-deductible for the donor, following the legal procedures in force. This amount can not be greater than a) Seven million five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 7,500,000.00) for a political party or a political grouping;
b) Five million gourdes (Gdes 5,000,000.00) for the presidential candidate;
c) Two million gourdes (GD 2,000,000.00) for the candidate in the Senate;
d) One million gourdes (Gdes 1,000,000.00) for a candidate for the deputation;
e) Five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 500,000.00) for the candidate cartel at the Municipality;
f) Two hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 200,000.00) for other elective offices. The above ceilings may be revised by notice of the Provisional Electoral Council three (3) months before the start of the election campaign taking into account the inflation index."
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Source: Article 130, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
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Yes
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In-kind contributions from private sources designated for electoral campaigns are considered as equal to financial contributions and are subject to the same limits. Source
"In-kind donations to a candidate, to a political party or a political entity are deemed as donations subject to the provisions of this section and must be accounted for and integrated the financial report of the campaign." Source: Article 130, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
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Yes
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Limits applicable to in-kind donations are included in a candidate's overall spending limits. Source
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
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No
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
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Yes
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“Unless it is a donation in kind , any donation exceeding fifty thousand gourdes (Gdes 50,000.00) must be made by check or bank transfer.” Source: Article 133, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
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28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
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Yes, both regularly and in relation to campaigns
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In relation to regular party operations: "The State devotes a yearly amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the resources national budget in support of the operation of legally recognized political parties. " Source: Article 36, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "Public funding must be used to pay regular expenses, dissemination of a party's political project, coordination of the political actions of their members and provision of training for members. Source: Article 39, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "Public funding of a political party is reduced by ten percent (10%) in the following year, if for a year it does not carry out any training activities. Source: Article 50, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 In relation to electoral campaign spending: "The amount of the subsidy to be granted to the concerned parties, political groups and "No financial subsidies will be allocated to independent candidates." Source: Article 126.1, Decret Electoral, 2015
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29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
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"On the occasion of national consultations, based on the proportion of votes obtained, the State covers a part of the expenses incurred during the electoral campaigns. Eligible parties are those which have obtained ten per cent (10%) of the votes cast at the national level and five per cent (5%) of regional suffrage." Source: Article 281 & 281.1, La Constitution de 1987 Amendée, 2011 "The total amount of public funding granted to political parties for their regular operations is distributed as follows: a) sixty percent (60%) is distributed equally between the political parties that participated in the last elections and of which: 1. ten (10) representatives are elected to Parliament, or; 2. thirty (30) representatives are elected to the boards of directors of municipalities or communal sections; or; 3. five (5) representatives are elected to Parliament and twenty (20) representatives to the Councils administration of communes or communal sections; (b) thirty-five percent (35%) is divided among the political parties in proportion to their representation in Parliament; (c) Five percent (5%) is divided among political parties according to the number of female candidates elected; d) For the regional parties, three (3) representatives are elected to municipal councils, to the council administration of the communal sections or as a member of the assemblies of the sections or two (2) representatives in Parliament." Source: Article 37 , Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 Only parties who propose an agreed candidate (s) are elegible. "On the occasion of electoral competitions, the State provides the political parties, groups
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30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
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Equal
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"Every political party has the right to free access to public media and equal treatment within the framework of its broadcast." Source: Article 47, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 |
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
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Ongoing party activities
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"Allocated public funding should be used to pay current expenses, dissemination of the parties' political project, coordination of the political action of their members and to ensure training of members." Source: Article 39, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 |
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
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Yes
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"Every political party has the right to free access to public media and equal treatment within the framework of "The Electoral Law determines the modalities for media coverage of election campaigns." Source: Article 48, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 |
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
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Other
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"The value of the grant to be allocated to parties, political groups and approved candidates will be determined by the Provisional Electoral Council |
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
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35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
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Yes
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"All contributions and donations to political parties are tax deductible." Source: Article 45, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 |
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
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Yes
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"During parliamentary elections, a political party or political group which presents at least fifty percent (50%) of female candidates and succeeds in electing half of them will benefit from a twenty-five percent (25%) increase in public funding at the next legislative election." Source: Article 129 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
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Yes, reduced nomination fee
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"The party or political group that registers 30% of women will benefit from a 40% discount on registration fees." Source: Article 92.1, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
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Yes
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"Is punished by imprisonment from six (6) months to three (3) years and a fine of thirty thousand |
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
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Yes
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In the context of private financing of political campaigns, the law states that: |
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
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In the context of private financing of political campaigns, the law states that: "The ceiling for each level is as follows: a) For a candidate for the post of Presidenthe t of the Republic, one hundred million gourdes (100,000,000); b) For a candidate for the post of the Senator, twenty million gourdes (Gdes 20,000,000); (c) For a candidate for the office of Deputy, one million five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 1,500,000); d) For the post of a Mayor, one million gourdes (Gdes 1,000,000); (e) For a post of CASEC, two hundred and fifty thousand gourdes (Gdes 250,000); f) For a candidate for ASEC, one hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 100,000)."
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Source: Article 135.1 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
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Yes
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In the context of private financing of political campaigns, the law states that: |
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
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In the context of private financing of political campaigns, the law states that: "The ceiling for each level is as follows: a) For a candidate for the post of Presidenthe t of the Republic, one hundred million gourdes (100,000,000); b) For a candidate for the post of the Senator, twenty million gourdes (Gdes 20,000,000); (c) For a candidate for the office of Deputy, one million five hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 1,500,000); d) For the post of a Mayor, one million gourdes (Gdes 1,000,000); (e) For a post of CASEC, two hundred and fifty thousand gourdes (Gdes 250,000); f) For a candidate for ASEC, one hundred thousand gourdes (Gdes 100,000). "
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Source: Article 135.1, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
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Yes
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In relation to public funding for everyday operations of political parties : "Allocated public funding must be used to pay for regular expenses, dissemination of the parties' political projects, coordination of political actions of their members and provision of training for members."Source: Article 39, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "Every political party must submit an annual detailed report, accompanied by supporting documents. The report is to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance." Source: Article 40, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "The Ministry of Finance publishes, in the Official Journal of the Republic "The Monitor" or in a daily newspaper, the list of political parties which are eligible for funding [...]as well as the amount it will pay to each of these parties. Source: Article 41, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "At the end of each financial year, for control purposes, political parties shall submit a financial statement to the High Court of Accounts and Administrative Disputes." Source: Article 42, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "All parties shall submit to the Ministry of Finance a detailed and complete list of all donations of five hundred thousand (500,000.00) gourdes made by natural or legal persons. Any amount received must be recorded and recorded in the Party's books." Source: Article 44, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 "Thirty (30) days after the publication of official election results, the party or political group having "Any party or political group that wishes to benefit from the provisions of Articles 28 1 and 281.1 ofthe amended 1987 Constitution must have its revenues and expenditures controlled by the of the Provisional Electoral Council." Source: Article 236, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
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Yes
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"Thirty (30) days after the declaration of final results, all legal representatives of a party or a political group are require to submit to CEP a detailed and complete list of donations and donors as well as a campaign's financial report signed by an approved accountant." Source: Article 135 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
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Yes
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"No candidate may exceed the designated expenditure ceiling. Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of results, parties and candidates must send to the CEP their spending report accompanied by supporting documents.” Source: Article 135.2 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
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No
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
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Yes
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“Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of final results, all legal representative of a party or a political group must send to the CEP a detailed and complete list of all |
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
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Yes
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“Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of final results, all legal representative of a party |
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
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Yes
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"No candidate may exceed the designated expenditure ceiling. Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of results, parties and candidates must send to the CEP their spending report accompanied by supporting documents.” Source: Article 135.2 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
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"Every party or political group that wishes to benefit from the provisions of Articles 281 and 281.1 of the amended Constitution of 1987 must have its income and expenditure verified by the relevant services of the Provisional Electoral Council."Source: Article 236 , Decret Electoral, 2015 "Thirty (30) days after the publication of official results, the party or political group having received a grant from the State is required to send to the Provisional Electoral Council and the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), a detailed financial statement signed by an approved accountant and accompanied by support documents for all expenditures relating to the grant and the political campaign.” Source: Article128, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
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"At the end of each fiscal year, for control purposes, political parties are required to report to the High Court of Accounts and Administrative Disputes." Source: Article 42, Loi sur la formation, le fonctionnement et le financement des partis politiques, 2014 “Should a party or political group fail to comply with this obligation, it is consequently banned from political activity for at least five (5) years and not more than ten (10) years, pronounced by the National Electoral Complaints Office (BCEN) on convocation of the President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). After a thirty (30) day period […], the Provisional Electoral Council or the Haitian State passes the case for embezzlement to the Criminal Court.” Source: Article 128 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
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Impose sanctions
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In relation to public funding for campaign activities: "No candidate may exceed the designated expenditure ceiling. Thirty (30) days after the proclamation of results, parties and candidates must submit to the CEP a balance of expenditures with all support documents. Any offender incurs the following penalties: If it is a candidate, he: 1. Forfeit the right to vote for a period of two (2) to five (5) years; 2. Cannot be a candidate for an elective office; 3. Becomes stripped of his post should he be elected. If the concerned is a party or a political group, it will not be able to nominate candidates for elective office for a period of two (2) to (5) years. Source: Article 135.2, Decret Electoral, 2015 |
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
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“Should a party or political group fail to comply with this obligation, it is consequently banned from political activity for at least five (5) years and not more than ten (10) years, pronounced by the National Electoral Complaints Office (BCEN) on convocation of the President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). After a thirty (30) day period […], the Provisional Electoral Council or the Haitian State passes the case for embezzlement to the Criminal Court.” Source: Article 128 , Decret Electoral, 2015 “Should a party or political group fail to comply with this obligation, it is consequently banned from political activity for at least five (5) years and not more than ten (10) years, pronounced by the National Electoral Complaints Office (BCEN) on convocation of the President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP).” Source: Article 128 , Decret Electoral, 2015 "Parties and political formations who have overstepped the spending limit for electoral campaigs will not be able to present a candidate for a period of two to five years. "S’il s’agit d’un parti ou groupement politique, il ne pourra pas présenter des candidats à une fonction élective pour une période allant de deux (2) à (5) ans." Source: Article 135.2, Decret Electoral, 2015 Sanctions to individual candidates who have overstepped the spending limit for electoral campaigs are as follows: "1. Forfeiture of the right to vote for a period of two (2) to five (5) years 2. Can not be a candidate for an elective office 3. If elected, he/she is stripped of the position." Source: Article 135.2 , Decret Electoral, 2015 |