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Political Parties and Elections Bill

First, I believe that this is an adequate provision and that the safeguard in the Bill to prevent the abuse of this open-ended power is the use of the word "reasonable" in paragraph 4. Secondly, if the matter is not backed up quickly and responded to, there is a possibility that the court may be involved. If the court is not satisfied about the reasonableness of the requirement of the commission under paragraph 4(2), the order will no doubt be withdrawn.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
710 c71GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
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