58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands

Answer
  • Fines
  • Deregistration of party
Source

 The Political Parties Commission has the power to "investigate and enquire into the affairs of a political party for the purpose of ascertaining any breach of the Act".  The Commission can deregister a political party if it has "breached the Integrity standards set out by the Commission as prescribed by this Act {the Political Parties Integrity Act 2014}and regulations. A political party that contravenes Articles 59 -61 relating to financial reporting 'commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine of 50,000 penalty units".

Source:  Articles 6, 31, and 65, Solomon Islands Political Parties Integrity Act, 2014.

 

 

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