57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?
Antigua and Barbuda
Answer
Request additional information from potential violator
Impose sanctions
Source
(4) Every political party shall grant to any officer of the Commission authorised in writing, access to examine the records and audited accounts kept by the political party in accordance with this section and, on request, shall give all such information as may be requested in relation to all contributions received by or on behalf of the party.
(5) Every political party shall have its accounts audited within six months after an election that it contested.
(6) The Commission shall impose a penalty of two thousand dollars a day on any party or organization who fails to comply with this section
Source: Section 43, Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2001, 2001
Comment
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