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Electoral Commission publishes concluded investigation update (January)
The Electoral Commission has concluded an investigation into the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform. The investigation found that the members association failed to report donations on time.
The announcement is part of the Commission’s monthly update on concluded investigations.
Who we investigated | What we investigated | What we found | Outcome |
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Labour Campaign For Electoral Reform (members association) | The party’s failure to report 14 donations on time | No offences found | No further action |
A members association is group that is wholly or mainly made up of members of a political party. By law, a members association is required to report donations it receives in line with its political activities with a value of over £11,180 and all impermissible donations over £500.
Jackie Killeen, Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation, said:
“Our investigation into the Labour Campaign for Electoral Reform found failures to report fourteen donations on time. We did not consider a penalty proportionate in this case, but we have been working with the group to ensure they understand their legal obligations and fulfil them correctly in future.
“The laws we enforce are there to ensure transparency in the political finance regime and to increase public confidence in our system, so it’s important donations are reported accurately and on time.”
For more information contact the Electoral Commission press office on 020 7271 0704, out of office hours 07789 920 414 or press@electoralcommission.org.uk (Opens in new window)
Notes to Editors
- The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity by:
- enabling the delivery of free and fair elections and referendums, focusing on the needs of electors and addressing the changing environment to ensure every vote remains secure and accessible.
- regulating political finance – taking proactive steps to increase transparency, ensure compliance and pursue breaches.
- using our expertise to make and advocate for changes to our democracy, aiming to improve fairness, transparency and efficiency.
- The Commission was set up in 2000 and reports to the UK, Welsh and Scottish parliaments.
- This release forms part of the Commission’s regular monthly investigations update, an important part of its commitment to deliver transparency in political finance in the UK. Information of this nature is published routinely on the third Tuesday of each month. Details of investigations closed in previous months are available on our website.
- Penalties imposed by the Commission go into the Consolidated Fund. This is managed by HM Treasury and not the Electoral Commission.
Original article link: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/media-centre/electoral-commission-publishes-concluded-investigation-update-january