Representation of the People Bill 2024-26

NC6

To move the following Clause— "Hostility towards relatives and staff of candidates etc. (1) Part 5 of the Elections Act 2022 (disqualification of offenders for holding elective office etc.) is amended as follows. (2) After section 32 (candidates etc.) insert— "32A Relatives and staff of candidates (1) A person falls within this section if the person is— (a) a relative; or (b) a member of staff; of a person described in section 32 (candidates etc.). (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) “relative” has the meaning given by section 63(1) of the Family Law Act 1996. (3) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b) “member of staff” means a person who is employed by or working under the direction of a person described in section 32 (candidates etc.).""

NC8

To move the following Clause— "Proportional representation for national and local elections (1) All elections to the House of Commons and to local authorities in the United Kingdom shall be conducted using a system of proportional representation. (2) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for the implementation of proportional representation voting systems for the purposes of subsection (1). (3) Regulations under this section may in particular— (a) specify which proportional representation system or systems are to be used, including but not limited to— (i) the Single Transferable Voting System; (ii) the Additional Member System; (iii) open or closed party list systems. (b) make provision for the creation or modification of electoral boundaries where necessary; (c) make provision about the nomination of candidates; (d) make provision about the conduct, counting and verification of votes; (e) make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional or saving provisions; (f) amend, repeal or revoke any enactment, including this Act and other electoral legislation, where the Secretary of State considers it necessary in consequence of this section. (4) Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Electoral Commission; (b) the Boundary Commissions; (c) representatives of local government; and (d) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. (5) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (6) The first elections conducted under proportional representation under this section must take place no earlier than 18 months after regulations under this section are made. (7) In this section— "proportional representation” means any electoral system designed to allocate seats broadly in proportion to the votes cast; "local authority” has the meaning given in section 270 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972; "parliamentary elections” means elections to the House of Commons.”

NC9

To move the following Clause— "Permissible donors not to include individuals serving a foreign administration (1) Section 54 of PPERA 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (2) insert— "(2A) An individual who would otherwise fall within subsection (2)(a) is not a permissible donor if that individual is, or has been— (a) a member of, or (b) a politically-appointed adviser to a foreign administration.” (3) After subsection (8) insert— "(9) In subsection (2A)— "foreign administration” means the government or state apparatus of any country or territory outside the United Kingdom; "member" includes elected and appointed members.””

NC11

To move the following Clause— "Declaration of income or gifts from Foreign Governments (1) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— “Declaration of income or gifts from Foreign Governments 8A (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating whether they have received in the past or are currently in receipt of any income or gifts from- (a) the government of any foreign nation, or (b) any person or organisation connected to the government of any foreign nation. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers. (3) For the purposes of this rule, a person or organisation connected to the government of any foreign nation means anyone who has at any time been— (a) a member of, or (b) a politically-appointed adviser to a foreign administration.” (3) In rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party), at the end insert— “(4) A registered political party is under a duty to ensure that a candidate has made the declaration required by rule 8A, and a certificate under paragraph (1) or (1B) may not be issued by or on behalf of the registered nominating officer of the party in respect of a candidate unless this duty has been discharged.""

NC12

To move the following Clause— "Annual statements on foreign donation risks and independent investigations (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows. (2) After section 66 (declaration by treasurer in donation report) insert— "66A Annual statement on mitigation of foreign donation risks (1) The treasurer of a registered party must, in respect of each calendar year, prepare a statement setting out the steps taken by the party to mitigate risks relating to donations originating from a foreign nation. (2) The statement must be delivered to the Commission alongside the party's statement of accounts for that year. 66B Annual independent investigation of donations by foreign-owned UK entities (1) A registered party must, in respect of each calendar year, arrange for an independent investigation to be conducted into any donations received by the party from a foreign-owned UK entity. (2) A report of the independent investigation must be submitted to the Commission by the treasurer of the party within six months of the end of the calendar year to which it relates. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about— (a) the appointment and qualifications of an independent investigator for the purposes of this section; (b) the definition of a “foreign-owned UK entity"; and (c) the required contents of the investigation report. (4) Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.""

NC14

To move the following Clause- "Repeal of voter identification requirements (1) In the Elections Act 2022 omit section 1 (voter identification). (2) In the Elections Act 2022 omit Schedule 1. (3) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (4) In rule 37 (voting procedure), omit paragraphs (1A) to (1G).”

NC19

To move the following Clause— “Payments from foreign state broadcasters to politicians and candidates (1) Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After paragraph 6 insert— 6A "Prohibition on payments from foreign state broadcasters (1) A regulated donee must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from a prescribed foreign state broadcaster. (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe a foreign state broadcaster for the purposes of this paragraph where the Secretary of State considers the broadcaster is acting on behalf of, or producing propaganda for, a foreign power. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for appearing on, hosting, or contributing to broadcasts or programmes.” (3) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as set out in subsection (4). (4) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— 8A “Declaration of past earnings from foreign state broadcasters (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating whether they have received any past or current earnings, payments or benefits from a foreign state broadcaster prescribed under paragraph 6A of Schedule 7 to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers.""

NC21

To move the following Clause— "Cap on political donations (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows. (2) After section 54B (declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied) insert— "54C Power to set cap on political donations (1) A registered party must not accept a donation from a person if the value of donations from that person during the course of that calendar year exceeds the maximum amount specified by regulations made under subsection (3). (2) Where a registered party receives a donation which would cause the limit for the purposes of subsection (1) to be exceeded, the amount by which the limit is exceeded is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as a donation received from a person who is not a permissible donor. (3) The Secretary of State must by regulations specify the donation limit for the purposes of subsection (1) within three months of the day on which this Act is passed. (4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (5) Before laying a draft statutory instrument containing regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must commission an independent review of the level of the cap on political donations. (6) The review must consider and make recommendations on the level of the cap in light of— (a) the prevailing economic conditions; (b) the effect of the cap on democratic participation and political competition; and (c) any other matters the Secretary of State considers relevant. (7) The Secretary of State must appoint an independent person or panel with relevant experience to conduct the review. (8) The person or panel appointed under subsection (7) must— (a) consult the Electoral Commission and any other persons the person or panel considers relevant; and (b) prepare and publish a report of its findings. (9) The Secretary of State must lay the report under subsection (8)(b) before both Houses of Parliament as soon as practicable after receiving it. (10) No later than three years after a report under subsection (9) has been laid the Secretary of State must commission a new review under subsection (5) for the purposes of determining whether the cap under subsection (1) should be amended.""

NC22

To move the following Clause— "Permissible donors not to include oil and gas companies (1) Section 54 of PPERA 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (2)(b) after “Kingdom” insert“, subject to the exemption in subsection (2A)." (3) After subsection (2) insert— "(2A) A company is not a permissible donor if it is an oil and gas company." (4) After subsection (8) insert— "(9) For the purposes of this section, “an oil and gas company” means any company which derives over 50% of its annual revenue from the extraction, acquisition, transportation, processing, supply or disposal of petroleum or natural gas, or a combination of the two.””

NC23

To move the following Clause— "Prohibition on remuneration for social media activity (1) Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After paragraph 6 insert— "Prohibition on payments for social media activity 6C (1) A regulated donee must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from any person or organisation in connection with activity on a social media platform. (2) For the purposes of this section— (a) a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for publishing, promoting or interacting with content on a social media platform, (b) a social media platform means an electronic medium or service through which users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including, without limitation, videos, photographs, blogs, podcasts, messages, emails, or website profiles or locations." (3) Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 (control of donations to candidates) is amended as set out in subsection (4). (4) After paragraph 6 insert— "Prohibition on payments for social media activity 6A (1) A candidate or their election agent must not accept any payment, remuneration or other financial benefit, whether or not on commercial terms, from any person or organisation in connection with activity on a social media platform. (2) For the purposes of this section— (a) a payment or benefit includes, but is not limited to, remuneration for publishing, promoting or interacting with content on a social media platform, (b) a social media platform means an electronic medium or service through which users may create, share, or view user-generated content, including, without limitation, videos, photographs, blogs, podcasts, messages, emails, or website profiles or locations.""

NC24

To move the following Clause— "Declaration of income or gifts from the Russian Federation (1) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— "Declaration of income or gifts from the Russian Federation 8A (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating whether they have received in the past or are currently in receipt of any income or gifts from— (a) the government of the Russian Federation, or (b) any person or organisation connected to the government of the Russian Federation. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers. (3) For the purposes of this rule, a person or organisation connected to the government of the Russian Federation means anyone who has at any time been— (a) a member of, or (b) a politically-appointed adviser to the government of the Russian Federation." (3) In rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party), at the end insert— "(4) A registered political party is under a duty to ensure that a candidate has made the declaration required by rule 8A, and a certificate under paragraph (1) or (1B) may not be issued by or on behalf of the registered nominating officer of the party in respect of a candidate unless this duty has been discharged.””

NC25

To move the following Clause— "Permissible donors not to include property development and construction undertakings (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of PPERA 2000 and any other enactment, a person is not a permissible donor to a registered party, recognised third party, regulated donee or permitted participant if they meet the conditions in subsections (2). (2) The conditions in this subsection are that the person is a property development or construction undertaking as defined under subsections (3) and (4). (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), a person is a “property development or construction undertaking” if they are a body corporate, partnership, limited liability partnership, or unincorporated association, of such an undertaking which carries out, whether wholly or substantially, activities consisting of— (a) the acquisition, disposal, or development of land for commercial or residential purposes, (b) property speculation, (c) the construction, renovation, or substantial alteration of buildings or infrastructure, or (d) the provision of construction services as a principal contractor, and whose principal business activities fall within such Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State. (4) Further to subsection (3), a “property development or construction undertaking" includes— (a) any person who is acting on behalf of a property development or construction undertaking, (b) any person who is funded either directly or indirectly by a property development or construction undertaking, and (c) any subsidiaries or holding companies of a property development or construction undertaking. (5) The Electoral Commission may issue guidance for the purposes of determining whether an undertaking is a property development or construction undertaking.”

NC33

To move the following Clause— "Local government elections (England and Wales): Requirement to obtain an enhanced disclosure and barring service check (1) The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 are amended as follows. (2) After rule 4 (nomination of candidates) insert— "(4A)(1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person has— (a) undertaken an enhanced DBS check; and (b) obtained an enhanced DBS certificate. (2) The Secretary of State may make regulations which make necessary provision for the designation of an organisation from which the DBS check under paragraph 1 must be requested. (3) The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament draft regulations under paragraph 2 before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the day on which the Representation of the People Act 2026 is passed. (4) For the purposes of this rule- "enhanced DBS check" means an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service for the purposes of Part V of the Police Act 1997; "enhanced DBS certificate” means a certificate issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service following an enhanced DBS check.""

NC43

To move the following Clause- "Repository of digital political advertising (1) The Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 61 insert— "Part 6A Repository of digital political advertising 61A Establishing a repository of digital political advertising (1) The Secretary of State must, by regulations, make provision to require the Electoral Commission to establish a repository of paid-for digital political advertising. (2) Any regulations made under subsection (1) must- (a) provide for the repository of political advertising to be publicly accessible; (b) specify that a provider of a Category 1 service within the meaning of the Online Safety Act 2023 must ensure that prescribed information relating to such advertising is submitted to the repository as soon as reasonably practicable, and, in any event, within 72 hours; (c) set out the types of information to be prescribed; and (d) provide for material in the repository to be transferred to the National Archives for preservation after a certain period. (3) Before making any regulations that make provision for the matters under subsection 2(c), the Secretary of State must consult- (a) the Electoral Commission; (b) the Information Commissioner's Office; and (c) OFCOM. (4) Any regulations made under subsection (1) must be laid before and agreed by both Houses of Parliament.””

NC51

To move the following Clause- "Status of the Campaign Code and enforcement of the Advertising Code (1) Persons engaged in political campaigning must have regard to the Campaign Code. (2) A registered political party must prepare, publish and keep under review a code of conduct relating to its political campaigning. (3) A code under subsection (2) must be consistent with the Campaign Code and must in particular include provisions relating to- (a) honesty in political debate and reasonable efforts to not mislead voters, and (b) the avoidance of intimidation, harassment or abusive conduct. (4) The following persons, when engaged in electoral advertising, must comply with the Advertising Code— (a) registered political parties, (b) members of the House of Commons, (c) members of any local authority in any part of the United Kingdom, (d) members of the Greater London Assembly, (e) candidates or prospective candidates at a United Kingdom general election, by-election, local authority election, Greater London Authority election or mayoral election, (f) recognised third parties within the meaning of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (g) election agents within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983. (5) The Committee may, by written notice, require a person to provide information or documents reasonably required for the purposes of investigating a suspected breach of the Advertising Code. (6) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (5) unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (7) If, on an application by the Committee, a court is satisfied that a person has failed to comply with a requirement under subsection (5), the court may make an order requiring the person to provide the Committee with— (a) information referred to in the notice, and (b) other information which the court is satisfied the Committee requires. (8) Where the Committee considers that electoral advertising is inconsistent with the Advertising Code, it may take the following steps which it considers reasonable to secure compliance- (a) issuing a notice requiring the person responsible to amend, withdraw or substantiate the advertising within a specified period, (b) publishing a formal finding of non-compliance on its website [and in the repository of political adverts], (c) requiring the publication of a correction, clarification or updated version of the advertising with similar prominence where practicable, (d) notifying relevant online services or publishers and requesting prompt suspension or removal of advertising during the regulated period, and (e) referring repeated or serious breaches to the Electoral Commission to impose civil sanctions in accordance with its powers under Schedule 19C to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (9) In deciding whether to impose a civil sanction under subsection (8)(e), the Electoral Commission must have regard to— (a) the findings and recommendations of the Committee, and (b) any enforcement action taken in relation to the same conduct under any other enactment. (10) Where the Electoral Commission imposes a civil sanction following a referral from the Committee, it must publish a notice setting out- (a) the nature of the breach, (b) the sanction imposed, and (c) the reasons for the sanction. (11) A person on whom a civil sanction is imposed under subsection (8)(e) may appeal in accordance with the appeal provisions under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (12) Failure to comply with the Campaign Code or the Advertising Code does not of itself give rise to criminal liability.”

NC113

☆ To move the following Clause— “Termination of entitlement to be registered as overseas elector In section 1D of RPA 1985 (duration of entitlement to be registered as overseas elector), in subsection (4), after paragraph (b) insert- "(ba) the registration officer determines in accordance with regulations that the person— (i) is resident in the United Kingdom, (ii) is not a British citizen, (iii) is subject to a legal incapacity to vote at parliamentary elections (age apart), or (iv) fell within sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii) at any time subsequent to the person's registration in pursuance of the overseas elector's declaration;"."

NC114

☆ To move the following Clause- "Powers to prescribe form and contents of campaign expenditure returns etc (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) In section 80 (registered parties: returns as to campaign expenditure)— (a) in subsection (3)— (i) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (b); (ii) after paragraph (c) insert "; and (d) a statement relating to such other matters as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Commission.”; (b) in subsection (6), after “which” insert “must or”. (3) In section 96 (recognised third parties: returns as to controlled expenditure)— (a) in subsection (2)— (i) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c); (ii) after paragraph (d) insert "; and (e) a statement relating to such other matters as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Commission."; (b) in subsection (6), after “which” insert “must or”. (4) In section 120 (permitted participants: returns as to referendum expenses)— (a) in subsection (2)— (i) (ii) omit the “and” at the end of paragraph (c); after that paragraph insert— "(ca) a statement relating to such other matters as may be prescribed by regulations made by the Commission;"; (b) in subsection (5), after “which” insert “must or”.”

NC115

☆ To move the following Clause— "Meaning of “donation” (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3). (2) In Part 4 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc)— (a) in section 50(2)(d), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred"; (b) in section 53 (value of donations), after subsection (3) insert— "(3A) The value of any donation falling within section 50(2)(d) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” (3) In Part 10 (miscellaneous and general), in section 161 (interpretation: donations)- (a) in subsection (3), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (b) in subsection (4), after “spent”, in both places it occurs, insert “or other property so transferred”; (c) in subsection (5)— (i) after "spent” insert “, or other property so transferred,”; (ii) for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iii) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (4) Schedule (Meaning of “donation”) makes amendments corresponding to the amendments made by this section, providing for the meaning of “donation" to include the transfer of property as payment of expenses, in relation to— (a) donations to individuals and members associations, (b) donations to recognised third parties, (c) donations to permitted participants at referendums, (d) donations to candidates at elections, (e) donations to accredited campaigners in relation to recall petitions, (f) donations to candidates at local elections in Northern Ireland, (g) donations to permitted participants at referendums in Scotland, and (h) donations to candidates at police and crime commissioner elections.”

NC116

☆ To move the following Clause- "Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (14). (2) In section 54 (permissible donors)— (a) in subsection (1)— (i) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (aa) (both as inserted by section 9(1) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 and as substituted by section 10(1) of that Act); (ii) after that paragraph insert— "(ab) any declaration required to be made in respect of the donation by section 55D (overseas contributors) has not been received by the party; or"; (b) in subsection (2)— (i) in paragraph (a) (before its amendment by section 10(2) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009), at the end insert ", subject to section 55B (cap on donations by overseas contributors)"; (ii) in paragraph (a) (as amended by section 10(2) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009), for the words from "and (subject" to the end substitute “, subject to- (i) the condition in subsection (2ZA) (read with subsection (2ZB)) (tax residence), and (ii) section 55B (cap on donations by overseas contributors);"; (c) in subsection (3), for “subsection (2)(a) shall be read as referring" substitute ", the reference in subsection (2)(a) to an individual who is registered in an electoral register is to be read as if it were a reference”. (3) After section 55A (inserted by section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) of this Act) insert- "Donations by overseas contributors 55B Cap on donations by overseas contributors (1) An individual is not to be treated as a permissible donor by virtue of section 54(2)(a) in relation to a donation if- (a) the individual is an overseas contributor when the donation is received by the registered party, and (b) the value of the donation, or the aggregate amount of that donation and the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the donation (determined in accordance with section 55C and Schedule 5A), is more than £100,000. (2) An individual is an overseas contributor at a time during a calendar year if- (a) the individual is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration at that time, or (b) the individual- (i) is registered in an electoral register otherwise than in pursuance of such a declaration at that time, but (ii) was, during all or part of the period beginning at the beginning of the previous calendar year and ending at the time in question, not resident in the United Kingdom. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), where an individual- (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (4) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (1)(a) is to be read as referring to the individual being an overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death (rather than when the donation is received). (5) In this section— "electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; "overseas elector's declaration" means a declaration made under and in accordance with section 1C of the Representation of the People Act 1985; "resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); "service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983. 55C Relevant previous contributions (1) Where a donation by an individual (the "main donation”) is received by a registered party in a calendar year, the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation are- (a) each relevant overseas donation by the individual which was received by its donee during the relevant portion of the calendar year, and (b) each transaction which is a relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual when the main donation is received by the party. (2) The amount of the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation is determined by adding together- (a) the value of each relevant overseas donation described in subsection (1)(a), and (b) the value of each relevant overseas transaction described in subsection (1)(b) when the main donation is received by the party. (3) The relevant portion of the calendar year is the period— (a) beginning at the beginning of the calendar year, and (b) ending when the main donation is received by the registered party. (4) Part 1 of Schedule 5A— (a) lists the kinds of donation which are "relevant overseas donations"; (b) makes provision about determining the value of such donations. (5) Part 2 of Schedule 5A— (a) lists the kinds of transaction which are "relevant overseas transactions"; (b) makes provision about determining the value of such transactions. (6) In this section, “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3). 55D Declaration by overseas contributor (1) Where a donation by an individual (the "main donation”) is received by a registered party at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor- (a) the individual must give the party a written declaration, and (b) the party must retain the declaration until the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the party receives it. (2) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply at any time after the main donation, or an equivalent amount, is returned, or sent to the Commission, in accordance with section 56(2). (3) The declaration must state- (a) the individual's full name and address; (b) whether, at the time the main donation is received, the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where, at that time, the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom; (d) the value of the main donation; (e) the date on which the declaration is made. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (5) The declaration must also- (a) list each relevant overseas donation in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation; (b) list each donation which would be a donation described in paragraph (a) but for paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 5A (donations which have been returned); (c) state the value of each donation described in paragraph (a) or (b); (d) in relation to each of those donations, state (as appropriate)— (i) that it was accepted or refused by its donee, (ii) (iii) that it has yet to be accepted or refused by its donee, or that the individual does not know whether it has been accepted or refused. (6) The declaration must also- (a) list each relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation; (b) state the value of each of those transactions at the time the main donation is received. (7) The declaration must also state that, to the best of the individual's knowledge and belief, the aggregate amount of the main donation and the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation (determined in accordance with section 55C and Schedule 5A) is not more than £100,000. (8) A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence. (9) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest from an individual, this section is to be read as if- (a) in subsection (1), the words before paragraph (a) referred to a donation received by a registered party which is a bequest from an individual who was an overseas contributor at the time of their death; (b) subsection (1)(a) required the declaration to be made by the person (“P”) who transmits the bequest to the registered party; (c) subsection (3)(a) required the declaration to include P's full name and address as well as the individual's full name and the individual's address at the time of their death; (d) subsection (3)(b) and (c) referred to the time of the individual's death, rather than the time when the main donation is received; (e) subsection (5)(d)(iii) referred to P, rather than the individual; (f) subsection (7) referred to P's knowledge and belief, rather than the individual's. (10) For provision about determining the value of relevant overseas donations and relevant overseas transactions, see paragraphs 2 and 5 of Schedule 5A. (11) In this section— “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); "relevant overseas donation” has the meaning given in Part 1 of Schedule 5A; “relevant overseas transaction” has the meaning given in Part 2 of Schedule 5A; "relevant previous contribution” has the meaning given in section 55C; "resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); "service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983. Acceptance or return of donations" (4) In section 56 (acceptance or return of donations: general), after subsection (1ZA) (inserted by section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) of this Act) insert— "(1ZB) In so far as subsection (1) requires steps to be taken to verify or ascertain whether, in relation to a donation to a registered party from an individual, the cap in section 55B(1)(b) is exceeded, the requirement is to be treated as having been complied with if the party— (a) has received a declaration relating to the donation made in accordance with section 55D, and (b) had no reasonable grounds for thinking that the statement made in accordance with subsection (7) of that section was untruthful or inaccurate." (5) In section 58 (forfeiture of donations made by impermissible or unidentifiable donors), in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), before “or (b)” insert “, (ab)”. (6) In section 62 (quarterly donation reports)— (a) after subsection (8) insert— "(8A) A donation report for a reporting period must also separately record every donation received during that period from an individual who, at the time the donation is received, is an overseas contributor (as defined in section 55B(2) and (3)). (8B) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (8A) is to be read as referring to an individual who is an overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death (rather than when the donation is received)."; (b) in subsection (9), before “or (b)” insert ", (ab)”. (7) In section 63 (weekly donation reports during general election periods), after subsection (4) insert- "(4A) The weekly report for a reporting period must also separately record each donation received during that period from an individual who, at the time the donation is received, is an overseas contributor (as defined in section 55B(2) and (3)), so far as that information is for the time being known to the party. (4B) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (4A) is to be read as referring to an individual who is an overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death (rather than when the donation is received)." (8) After Schedule 5 insert— "SCHEDULE 5A Section 55C RELEVANT OVERSEAS DONATIONS AND RELEVANT OVERSEAS TRANSACTIONS PART 1 RELEVANT OVERSEAS DONATIONS Meaning of "relevant overseas donation” 1 (1) In this Part of this Act, “relevant overseas donation”, in relation to an individual, means a donation which— (a) is of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (3), and (b) is received by its donee at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor. (2) But a donation which has been, or in respect of which an equivalent amount has been, returned, or sent to the Commission, in accordance with the relevant refusal provision is not a relevant overseas donation. (3) Those donations are— (a) a donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party; (b) a controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee; (c) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised third party; (d) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum; (e) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies; (f) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner; (g) a relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum; (h) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)); (i) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru; (j) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (Ν.Ι.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland; (k) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner. (4) In sub-paragraph (3)(e), the reference to an election to which the Representation of the People Act 1983 applies includes an election to which that Act applies by virtue of— (a) the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599); (b) the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024); (c) the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67). (5) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be read as referring to the individual being an overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death (rather than when the donation is received). (6) Sections 50 to 52 (meaning of “donation”) do not apply for the purposes of- (a) the references in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) to a donation, or (b) a reference in this Part of this Act to a "relevant overseas donation", except so far as the reference is to a donation of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (3)(a). (7) The references in sub-paragraph (3) to a donation within the meaning of a Part or Schedule do not include a donation which is to be disregarded for the purposes of that Part or Schedule or to which that Part or Schedule does not apply. (8) In this Part of this Schedule- Valuation 2 "accredited campaigner” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (see paragraph 1 of that Schedule); “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); "permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in section 105, except that it does not include a registered party other than a minor party; "permitted participant in a Scottish referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); "recognised third party” has the meaning given in section 85; "regulated donee” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7; "relevant refusal provision” has the meaning given in paragraph 3 of this Schedule. For the purposes of this Part of this Act, the value of each kind of relevant overseas donation listed in paragraph 1(3) is to be determined in accordance with the valuation provision set out in the following table. Donation Valuation provision (a) A donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party Section 53 of this Act (b) A controlled donation within the Paragraph 5 of that meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee Schedule (c) A relevant donation within the meaning Paragraph 5 of that of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised Schedule third party (d) A relevant donation within the meaning Paragraph 5 of that of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted Schedule participant in a Part 7 referendum (e) A relevant donation within the meaning | Paragraph 5 of that of Schedule 2A to the Representation of Schedule the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies (f) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner Valuation provision Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (g) A relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum Paragraph 34 of that Schedule (h) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)) Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (i) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (j) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (k) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner Paragraph 5 of that Schedule Refusal 3 The table below sets out the “relevant refusal provision” in relation to each kind of relevant overseas donation listed in paragraph 1(3). Donation Relevant refusal provision (a) A donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party Section 56(2) of this Act (b) A controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 8 of that Schedule (c) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised third party Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (d) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum Relevant refusal provision Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (e) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (f) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner Paragraph 14 or 15 of that Schedule (g) A relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum Paragraph 36 of that Schedule Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of Schedule 2A to the (h) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election | Representation of the to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)) People Act 1983, as that paragraph is applied by article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (i) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of Senedd Cymru (Representation of that Schedule the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru (j) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (k) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule PART 2 RELEVANT OVERSEAS TRANSACTIONS Meaning of "relevant overseas transaction” 4 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, a transaction of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (2) is a relevant overseas transaction in relation to an individual at a time when- (a) the individual is a party to the transaction (see also sub-paragraph (3)), and (b) the individual is an overseas contributor. (2) Those transactions are- (a) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 4A of this Act; (b) a controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to this Act; (c) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2). (3) Where the transaction is a connected transaction, sub-paragraph (1)(a) is to be read as if it referred to the individual being a person who gives a form of security under the transaction. (4) In this paragraph- Valuation "connected transaction” has the meaning given in, as appropriate— (a) section 71F(9) of this Act, (b) paragraph 1(4) of Schedule 7A to this Act, or (c) paragraph 47(9) of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3). 5 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, the value of each kind of relevant overseas transaction listed in paragraph 4(2) is to be determined in accordance with the valuation provision set out in the table below. Transaction Valuation provision (a) A regulated transaction within the Section 71G meaning of Part 4A of this Act (b) A controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to this Act Paragraph 3 of that Schedule (c) A regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to Paragraph 48 of that Schedule the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) (2) In determining (in accordance with the valuation provision) the value of a relevant overseas transaction which is a loan, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan." (9) Schedule 6 (details to be given in donation reports) is amended as set out in subsections (10) to (14). (10) In paragraph 1 (interpretation), at the end insert- "(3) In this Schedule- "anonymous entry" (in an electoral register) has the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see section 9B(4) of that Act); "electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); "resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); "service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983." (11) After paragraph 1A insert- "Declaration by overseas contributor 1B In relation to each recordable donation in the case of which a declaration under section 55D has been given, a quarterly or weekly report must- (a) state that no reason was found to think that the declaration was untruthful or inaccurate, or (b) give details of any respects in which the declaration was found or suspected to be untruthful or inaccurate.” (12) In paragraph 2 (identity of donors: quarterly reports)— (a) in sub-paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(b) omit “(within the meaning of section 54)"; (b) in sub-paragraphs (3B) and (3C) omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)” in both places; (c) after sub-paragraph (3C) insert— "(3D) In the case of an individual, the report must also give the following information- (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at the time the donation was received by the registered party; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (3E) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3D)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (3F) In the case of a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (3D)(a) applies as if it referred to the time of the individual's death, rather than the time when the donation was received." (13) In paragraph 3 (identity of donors: weekly reports)— (a) after sub-paragraph (1) insert— "(1A) In the case of a donation from an individual, the report must also give the following information, so far as it is for the time being known to the party- (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at the time the donation was received by the registered party; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (1B) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1A)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (1C) In the case of a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (1A)(a) applies as if it referred to the time of the individual's death, rather than the time when the donation was received.”; (b) in sub-paragraph (2), omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)”. (14) In paragraph 6 (donations from impermissible donors), before “applies” insert "or (ab)". (15) In Schedule 20 to PPERA 2000 (penalties), at the appropriate place insert- "Section 55D(8) (making a On summary conviction in England and Wales: false declaration about donation by overseas contributor) fine or the general limit in a magistrates' court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On indictment: fine or 1 year". (16) In Schedule 6 to the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (minor and consequential amendments), in paragraphs 15 and 16 (amendments of sections 58(1)(a) and 62(9) of PPERA 2000), for the words from “for “section” to the end substitute “after “(a)” insert “, (aa)"". (17) Schedule (Cap on donations to registered parties by overseas contributors: application and transitional provision) to this Act— (a) makes provision about when certain amendments made by this section have effect, and (b) makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of this section. (18) Schedule (Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors) to this Act makes amendments relating to loans to, and related transactions with, registered parties (including provision about application and transitional provision)."

NC117

☆ To move the following Clause- "Power to extend certain restrictions to other types of donation and loan etc (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision so as to achieve, in relation to relevant donations and relevant transactions, effects equivalent to the effects of the following provisions of this Act (which relate to donations and regulated transactions within the meaning of Parts 4 and 4A of PPERA 2000)- (a) section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) and Schedules (Donations in cryptoassets: transitional provision) and (Regulated transactions involving cryptoassets) (prohibition of donations in, and certain transactions involving, cryptoassets), (b) section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) and Schedules (Cap on donations to registered parties by overseas contributors: application and transitional provision) and (Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors) (cap on donations and loans etc made by overseas contributors), and (c) section 60 and Schedule (Loans etc to registered parties by companies and LLPs) (restriction on donations and loans etc made by companies and LLPs). (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) impose prohibitions and restrictions on the use by unincorporated associations of gifts for the purposes of making political contributions which are similar to the prohibitions and restrictions imposed on the acceptance of donations by the following provisions of this Act— (i) section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) (cap on donations made by overseas contributors), and (ii) section 60 (restriction on donations made by companies and LLPs), and (b) make related provision (including provision about declarations, accounts, reports and offences and transitional provision). (3) "Relevant donation” means— (a) a controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 to a regulated donee; (b) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to PPERA 2000 to a recognised third party; (c) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to PPERA 2000 to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum; (d) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies; (e) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner; (f) a relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum; (g) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)); (h) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru; (i) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland; (j) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner. (4) In subsection (3)(d), the reference to an election to which RPA 1983 applies includes an election to which that Act applies by virtue of— (a) the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599); (b) the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024); (c) the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67). (5) "Relevant transaction” means— (a) a controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to PPERA 2000; (b) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2). (6) The powers under subsection (1)(a) and (b) include power to make provision which has retrospective effect as from no earlier than 25 March 2026 (but the powers under subsections (1)(c) and (2) do not). (7) The power under subsection (2) includes power to provide that the amounts to be aggregated when determining whether the £100,000 cap on amounts contributed by overseas contributors is exceeded include gifts used by unincorporated associations for making political contributions. (8) Regulations under subsection (1) or (2) may, among other things- (a) create or amend offences; (b) confer power on the Secretary of State to make orders or regulations by statutory instrument, including power to amend, repeal or revoke an enactment; (c) make different provision for different purposes; (d) make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional, transitory or saving provision; (e) amend, repeal or revoke an enactment or provide for an enactment to apply with modifications. (9) Where regulations under subsection (1)— (a) confer a power to make orders or regulations on the Secretary of State, or (b) apply orders or regulations or provision amended by orders or regulations, the Secretary of State must (where relevant) by regulations make provision for the orders or regulations to apply in relation to Scottish devolved matters or Welsh devolved matters only if, before making the orders or regulations, the Secretary of State obtained the consent of the Scottish Ministers or (as appropriate) the Welsh Ministers. (10) Regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) are to be made by statutory instrument. (11) A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (12) Before laying before Parliament a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9), the Secretary of State must— (a) consult the Electoral Commission, (b) obtain the consent of the Scottish Ministers in relation to any aspects of the regulations which relate to Scottish devolved matters, and (c) obtain the consent of the Welsh Ministers in relation to any aspects of the regulations which relate to Welsh devolved matters. (13) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) after the end of the period of 18 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed. (14) In this section- "accredited campaigner" has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (see paragraph 1 of that Schedule); "enactment" includes- (a) an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation (as defined in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 1978); (b) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru; (c) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament; (d) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation; "gift" includes bequest; "minor party" has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3) of PPERA 2000 (inserted by section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) of this Act); "permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in section 105 of PPERA 2000, except that it does not include a registered party other than a minor party; "permitted participant in a Scottish referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); “political contribution” has the meaning given in paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 19A to PPERA 2000, as amended by Schedule 9 to this Act; "recognised third party" has the meaning given in section 85 of PPERA 2000; "registered party" has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "regulated donee” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000; "Scottish devolved matters” means matters provision about which would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained in an Act of that Parliament; "Welsh devolved matters” means matters provision about which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of the Senedd (ignoring any requirement for the consent of a Minister of the Crown imposed under Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006)."

To move the following Clause- "Government review of the “regulated periods” in relation to elections (1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, commission a review of the adequacy of the current regulated periods for elections and referendums. (2) The review must consider the following- (a) the impact of campaign activity outside the relevant regulated period on elections; (b) whether the length of the regulated periods are sufficient to tackle the prevalence of— (i) manipulated content, (ii) misinformation, (iii) disinformation, and their potential influence on elections. (3) The review may make any recommendations it feels necessary for legislative or regulatory reform as a result of its findings. (4) For the purposes of this section, “campaign activity” includes— (a) digital campaigning; (b) targeted advertising; and (c) automated content distribution. (5) For the purposes of this section “regulated period” means any period regulated under the Representation of the People Act 1983. (6) The Secretary of State must lay a report of the review before both Houses of Parliament, together with their response to any recommendations for legislative or regulatory reform.”

To move the following Clause- "Information to be included with electronic material: data provenance After Section 41 (requirement to include information with electronic material) of the Elections Act 2022 insert- "Requirement to include information with electronic material created through generative artificial intelligence (1) This section applies to electronic material which— (a) meets the conditions in section 42 (paid for electronic material), or (b) meets the conditions in section 44 (other electronic material), and has been generated wholly through generative artificial intelligence. (2) Electronic material to which this section applies must not be published unless it includes the following information— (a) a statement that content was wholly generated by a generative artificial intelligence system; (b) the name of the system used to generate the content. (3) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, specify— (a) additional requirements for information to be required under subsection (2); (b) the form in which the information required under subsection (2) is to be provided. (4) The form prescribed by regulations under subsection (3)(b) must be a form which can be detected and processed by regulated user-to-user services for the purpose of providing the required information to users of such services. (5) Any regulations made under subsection (3) must be laid before and agreed by both Houses of Parliament. (6) For the purposes of this section, “generative artificial intelligence" means a computer system or software that— (a) is capable of producing text, images, audio, video, or other content autonomously, wholly or substantially, based on prompts or instructions provided by a user; (b) uses machine learning or other algorithmic techniques to generate content that mimics human-created material; and (c) may produce content that is not pre-existing but is synthesized based on patterns learned from existing data.””

NC48

lan Sollom

To move the following Clause- "Blind and partially sighted voters: equipment and secret voting (1) Rule 29 (equipment of polling stations) of Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph (3)(a), at end insert- "independently and in secret”. (3) For paragraph (3A) substitute— “(3A) The returning officer shall also provide each polling station with such equipment as is necessary to ensure that relevant persons are able to vote independently and in secret, including— (a) tactile equipment that enables the voter to navigate the ballot paper and accurately mark their chosen candidate without assistance; and (b) audio equipment that enables the voter to access and review the content of the ballot paper in the language in which it is printed without assistance.” (4) After paragraph (3A) insert— “(3AA) For the purposes of paragraph (3A)(b), a person is able to vote independently and in secret only if they are not required to rely on the assistance of the presiding officer, companion, or any other person to navigate, review and mark the ballot paper.””

NC49

To move the following Clause- "Electoral Advertising Code of Practice (1) The Electoral Commission must prepare and publish an Electoral Advertising Code of Practice (“the Advertising Code"). (2) The Advertising Code must include principles and guidance relating to electoral advertising and must in particular include provisions relating to— (a) ensuring the accuracy of factual claims, (b) the need for relevant and reliable evidence to substantiate factual claims, (c) the need to clearly identify the political party affiliated with an advert, (d) transparency in the use of artificial intelligence, and (e) issuing prompt public corrections to address mistakes. (3) In this section "electoral advertising” means any factual claims in marketing communications, whenever published or distributed, whose principal function is to influence voters in a local, regional, national or international election or referendum. (4) Before preparing or revising the Advertising Code, the Electoral Commission must carry out such consultation as it considers appropriate and must in particular consult— (a) the Electoral Advertising Code Committee, (b) representatives of parties appointed to the Parliamentary Parties Panel in accordance with section 4 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (c) such other persons as the Electoral Commission considers appropriate.”

To move the following Clause- "Status of the Campaign Code and enforcement of the Advertising Code (1) Persons engaged in political campaigning must have regard to the Campaign Code. (2) A registered political party must prepare, publish and keep under review a code of conduct relating to its political campaigning. (3) A code under subsection (2) must be consistent with the Campaign Code and must in particular include provisions relating to— (a) honesty in political debate and reasonable efforts to not mislead voters, and (b) the avoidance of intimidation, harassment or abusive conduct. (4) The following persons, when engaged in electoral advertising, must comply with the Advertising Code— (a) registered political parties, (b) members of the House of Commons, (c) members of any local authority in any part of the United Kingdom, (d) members of the Greater London Assembly, (e) candidates or prospective candidates at a United Kingdom general election, by-election, local authority election, Greater London Authority election or mayoral election, (f) recognised third parties within the meaning of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (g) election agents within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983. (5) The Committee may, by written notice, require a person to provide information or documents reasonably required for the purposes of investigating a suspected breach of the Advertising Code. (6) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (5) unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (7) If, on an application by the Committee, a court is satisfied that a person has failed to comply with a requirement under subsection (5), the court may make an order requiring the person to provide the Committee with— (a) information referred to in the notice, and (b) other information which the court is satisfied the Committee requires. (8) Where the Committee considers that electoral advertising is inconsistent with the Advertising Code, it may take the following steps which it considers reasonable to secure compliance— (a) issuing a notice requiring the person responsible to amend, withdraw or substantiate the advertising within a specified period, (b) publishing a formal finding of non-compliance on its website [and in the repository of political adverts], (c) requiring the publication of a correction, clarification or updated version of the advertising with similar prominence where practicable, (d) notifying relevant online services or publishers and requesting prompt suspension or removal of advertising during the regulated period, and (e) referring repeated or serious breaches to the Electoral Commission to impose civil sanctions in accordance with its powers under Schedule 19C to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (9) In deciding whether to impose a civil sanction under subsection (8)(e), the Electoral Commission must have regard to— (a) the findings and recommendations of the Committee, and (b) any enforcement action taken in relation to the same conduct under any other enactment. (10) Where the Electoral Commission imposes a civil sanction following a referral from the Committee, it must publish a notice setting out— (a) the nature of the breach, (b) the sanction imposed, and (c) the reasons for the sanction. (11) A person on whom a civil sanction is imposed under subsection (8)(e) may appeal in accordance with the appeal provisions under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (12) Failure to comply with the Campaign Code or the Advertising Code does not of itself give rise to criminal liability."

To move the following Clause- "Code of Conduct for Political Campaigning (1) The Electoral Commission must prepare and publish a Code of Conduct for Political Campaigning (“the Campaign Code"). (2) The Campaign Code must set out principles and guidance relating to political campaigning and must in particular include provisions relating to— (a) honesty in political debate and reasonable efforts to not mislead voters, and (b) the avoidance of intimidation, harassment or abusive conduct. (3) In this section “political campaigning” means any conduct, communications or other activity which can reasonably be regarded as intended, directly or indirectly, to influence public support for, or opposition to— (a) a registered political party, (b) a candidate or prospective candidate at a general election, by-election, local election or mayoral election, or (c) an outcome in a referendum. (4) Before preparing or revising the Campaign Code, the Electoral Commission must carry out such consultation as it considers appropriate and must in particular consult— (a) representatives of parties appointed to the Parliamentary Parties Panel in accordance with section 4 (parliamentary parties panel) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (b) such other persons as the Electoral Commission considers appropriate. (5) The Electoral Commission may revise the Campaign Code from time to time, and subsections (1) to (4) apply to a revised Campaign Code as they apply to the original. (6) Electoral advertising as defined in this Part is regulated under the Electoral Advertising Code of Practice and subject to enforcement by the Electoral Advertising Code Committee. (7) This Part applies in relation to elections and referendums for which provision may be made by an Act of the United Kingdom Parliament.”

To move the following Clause- "Plan for implementation of registration without an application (1) The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a plan for the implementation of Part 2. (2) The Secretary of State must comply with subsection (1) within the period of two months beginning with the day on which this section of this Act comes into force. (3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the plan before Parliament. (4) The plan must set out— (a) the steps that the Secretary of State plans to take to facilitate the registration of persons registered under section 12A of RPA 1983, including the dates by which each step will be completed; (b) when the Secretary of State expects any pilot regulations made under section 20 to be laid before each House of Parliament; (c) a projection of the number of additional persons registered by 15 August 2029 as a consequence of the implementation (in part or in full) of Part 2."

NC118

To move the following Clause- “Education about electoral and democratic systems in schools (1) Section 13 of PPERA 2000 (education about electoral and democratic systems) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1) insert- "(1B) The Commission shall carry out programmes of education to promote awareness of children aged 13 and over of current electoral systems in the United Kingdom and any pending such systems. (1C) Programmes under subsection (1B) must include— (a) information to enable them to register and vote as soon as they become eligible to do so; (b) media literacy, as set out in section 11(1) (duties to promote media literacy) of the Communications Act 2003; (c) political confidence and electoral participation among disadvantaged groups, including— (i) girls and young women; (ii) people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, (iii) ethnic minority groups, (iv) disabled people; and (v) any other groups facing barriers to political and electoral participation identified by the Commission; (d) such matters connected with any such existing or pending systems as the Commission may determine. (1D) The Commission shall carry out programmes of teacher training and continuing professional development for the purposes of providing programmes under subsection (1B).” (3) For subsection (2) substitute- "(2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (1B), a system is “pending" when arrangements for giving effect to it have been made by any enactment but the arrangements are not yet in force.""

NC119

To move the following Clause- "Election material only in languages native to the British Isles (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 110 (details to appear on election publications) insert— "110ZA Election publications to be in languages native to the British Isles only (1) A person shall not print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any bill, placard, poster or printed document to which section 110(1) of this Act applies unless the material is in English, Welsh, a language native to the British Isles or accessible communication formats. (2) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction— (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (3) In the case of a candidate or election agent, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice. (4) For the purposes of subsection (1)— "accessible communications format" means a format which enables a person with a disability to access the information concerned as feasibly and comfortably as a person who does not have that disability, "language native to the British Isles” means a language specified by the Secretary of State in regulations. (5) Regulations under subsection (4) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure." (3) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (4) below. (4) After section 143 (details to appear on election material) insert— "143ZA Election material to be in languages native to the British Isles only (1) No election material shall be published unless the material is in English, Welsh, a language native to the British Isles or accessible communication formats. (2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence. (3) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction— (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (4) In the case of a registered party or its officers, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice. (5) In this section— "election material” has the meaning given by section 143ZA(1) of this Act), "accessible communications format" means a format which enables a person with a disability to access the information concerned as feasibly and comfortably as a person who does not have that disability, "language native to the British Isles” means a language specified by the Secretary of State in regulations. (6) Regulations under subsection (5) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.""

NC120

To move the following Clause- "Donation cap on UK-based donors (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 56 (acceptance of return of donations: general) insert— "56A Cap on donations (1) A registered party, recognised third party, regulated donee, or permitted participant must not accept a donation or gift from a person if the value of donations and gifts from that person, during the course of that calendar year exceeds the limit set out in subsection (5). (2) Where a donation is received which would cause the limit for the purposes of subsection (1) to be exceeded, the amount by which the limit is exceeded is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as a donation received from a person who is not a permissible donor. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to donations between registered parties or where the source of funds for the donation are— (a) public funds within the meaning of section 55(2); (b) exempt trusts within the meaning of section 162(2); (c) a trade union's political funds, subject to the conditions set out in subsection (4); (d) subscriptions paid by registered societies under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 to a registered party; or (e) bequests. (4) The conditions for the purposes of subsection (3)(c) are— (a) that the total amount contributed by members of a union to its political fund during a calendar year is no less than the total donations made by that union during the same year; and (b) that the trade union is taking all reasonable steps to comply with Chapter VI of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. (5) The limit for the purposes of subsection (1) is— (a) for the calendar year in which this Act is passed, £500,000; (b) for the calendar year following the passage of this Act, £100,000; and (c) for the second and each subsequent calendar year following the passage of this Act, an amount specified by regulations made under subsection (6). (6) The Secretary of State must by regulations specify a limit for the purposes of subsection (5)(c) within two years of the passage of this Act. (7) The Secretary of State may by regulations vary the limit for the purposes of subsection (5)(a) and (5)(b). (8) Regulations under subsection (6) or (7) must provide a limit for the purposes of subsection (1) at an amount the Secretary of State considers appropriate which does not exceed £500,000. (9) In considering the level of the limit for the purposes of subsection (8) the Secretary of State must commission and have regard to advice from the Electoral Commission. (10) Regulations under subsection (6) and (7) may provide for— (a) requirements to make declarations, reports, and to create and keep records and receipts; (b) anti-evasion provisions, including the aggregation of donations made by individuals connected to unincorporated associations and legal entities also making donations; and (c) the amendment, repeal or revocation of any enactment, including provisions within this Act and other electoral legislation, where the Secretary of State considers it necessary for the purposes of this section. (11) A statutory instrument containing regulations under this section may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.""

NC121

To move the following Clause- "Requirement for Electoral Commission recommendation to vary specified sums or percentages (1) Section 155 of PPERA 2000 (Power to vary specified sums or percentages) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (1A) insert- "(1B) The Secretary of State may make an order under subsection (1) only if the order gives effect to a recommendation made by the Electoral Commission. (1C) The Electoral Commission must make a recommendation for the purposes of subsection (1B) at least once every five years. (1D) In making a recommendation under subsection (1C), the Electoral Commission must have regard to- (a) the fairness of elections, (b) the effect on political parties, and (c) public confidence in the integrity of elections.” (3) Omit subsections (2) to (4)."

NC122

To move the following Clause— “Equality impact assessment prior to extending the franchise to younger voters in the UK (1) Within six months of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State must carry out an equality impact assessment of the proposed extension of the franchise in Northern Ireland compared with Great Britain. (2) The Secretary of State must within nine months lay before both Houses of Parliament— (a) the equality impact assessment required by subsection (1); and (b) a report setting out the Government’s formal response to the equality impact assessment. (3) The Secretary of State may not bring Part 1 of this Act into force until the report specified in subsection (2)(b) has been laid before both Houses of Parliament.”

138

Clause 10, page 15, line 7, leave out subsection (4)

139

Clause 10, page 17, line 33, leave out subsection (9)

140

Clause 32, page 42, line 6, leave out “three” and insert “five”

141

Clause 32, page 42, line 7, leave out “three” and insert “five”

2

Page 60, line 1, leave out Clause 47

142

Clause 58, page 71, line 32, leave out paragraph (b)

151

Clause 60, page 78, line 1, leave out subsections (2) and (3) and insert— "(3A) The amount of the person’s remaining available profits at the time of the donation’s receipt by the party is calculated as follows— Step 1 Add together the person’s profit for each financial year within the relevant period to give “the step 1 total”. Step 2 Divide the step 1 total by the number of relevant financial years to give “the step 2 total”. Step 3 Then deduct from the step 2 total the value of each relevant benefit (if any) that has already accrued to the party from the person in the calendar year in which the donation is received. (3B) For the purposes of subsection (3A), the amount of the person’s remaining available profits shall not include any profits of any connected persons. (3C) For the purposes of this section “connected persons” has the meaning given in section 1122 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 (“connected” persons).”

143

Clause 81, page 101, line 17, leave out "(9)" and insert "(8)"

144

Clause 81, page 101, line 26, leave out "(4)" and insert “(3)”

145

Clause 81, page 101, line 31, at end insert— "(iv) paragraph 7 of Schedule (Meaning of “donation”)."

152

Clause 82, page 102, line 13, at end insert— "(1A) Part 1 of this Act comes into force once the Secretary of State has laid a report before both Houses as required under section (Equality impact assessment prior to extending the franchise to younger voters in the UK)."

146

Clause 82, page 102, line 31, at end insert— "(ha) section (Powers to prescribe form and contents of campaign expenditure returns etc) (powers to prescribe form and contents of campaign expenditure returns etc);"

NS6

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Meaning of "donation") MEANING OF "DONATION" Donations to individuals and members associations 1 (1) Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after "spent" insert "or other property transferred”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert— "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to recognised third parties 2 (1) Schedule 11 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to recognised third parties) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after "spent" insert "or other property transferred”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert- "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to permitted participants at referendums 3 (1) Schedule 15 to PPERA 2000 (control of donations to permitted participants) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after "spent" insert “or other property transferred”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert— "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to candidates at elections 4 (1) Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 (control of donations to candidates at elections) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred"; (b) in sub-paragraph (5)— (i) after “money spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (ii) after "money so spent”, in both places it occurs, insert “, or other property so transferred,”; (iii) for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iv) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert— "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to accredited campaigners in relation to recall petitions 5 (1) Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (control of donations to accredited campaigners) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(c)— (i) in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “spent" insert “or other property transferred”; (ii) in sub-paragraph (ii), for "payments are” substitute “money is spent, or the other property is transferred,”; (b) in sub-paragraph (3)— (i) (ii) after "spent” insert “or other property transferred"; for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iii) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (4) insert- "(4A) The value of a donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to candidates at local elections in Northern Ireland 6 (1) Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (Ν.Ι.)) (control of donations to candidates at local elections in Northern Ireland) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred"; (b) in sub-paragraph (5)— (i) after "money spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (ii) after "money so spent”, in both places it occurs, insert “, or other property so transferred,”; (iii) for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iv) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert— “(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to permitted participants at referendums in Scotland 7 (1) Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) (referendum campaign rules: control of donations to permitted participants) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 30 (operation and interpretation of Part 5)— (a) in sub-paragraph (8), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred"; (b) in sub-paragraph (9), after "money so spent", in both places it occurs, insert "or other property so transferred"; (c) in sub-paragraph (10)— (i) after "spent” insert “, or other property so transferred,”; (ii) for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iii) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (3) In paragraph 31 (donations: general rules), in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after "spent" insert "or other property transferred”. (4) In paragraph 34 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert- "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 31(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken to be an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.” Donations to candidates at police and crime commissioner elections 8 (1) Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) (control of donations to candidates at police and crime commissioner elections) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 2 (donations: general rules)— (a) in sub-paragraph (1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred"; (b) in sub-paragraph (5)— (i) after "money spent” insert "or other property transferred”; (ii) after "money so spent", in both places it occurs, insert “, or other property so transferred,”; (iii) for "an equivalent amount” substitute “an amount equal to the value of the donation"; (iv) after "paid” insert “, or the other property is transferred,”. (3) In paragraph 5 (value of donations), after sub-paragraph (3) insert- "(3A) The value of any donation falling within paragraph 2(1)(c) that comprises a transfer of other property is to be taken as being an amount equal to the amount of money that would have been required to be spent in paying the expenses in question.””

NS7

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) CAP ON DONATIONS TO REGISTERED PARTIES BY OVERSEAS CONTRIBUTORS: APPLICATION AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISION Interpretation 1 In this Schedule- "accounting unit” and “party with accounting units” have the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "bequest" has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "central organisation” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "the commencement day” means the day on which section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) of this Act comes into force; "electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; "overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3) of PPERA 2000; "overseas elector's declaration" means a declaration made under and in accordance with section 1C of the Representation of the People Act 1985; "registered party” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "regulated transaction” has the same meaning as in Part 4A of PPERA 2000 (see section 71X of that Act); "relevant overseas donation” has the meaning given in Part 1 of Schedule 5A to PPERA 2000; "relevant overseas transaction” has the meaning given in Part 2 of Schedule 5A to PPERA 2000; "relevant pre-commencement donation” has the meaning given in paragraph 2(8); "relevant previous contribution” has the meaning given in section 55C of PPERA 2000; "resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of RPA 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); "service declaration" means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of RPA 1983; "treasurer" has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act). Application of overseas contributors cap 2 (1) This paragraph makes provision about the application of the following provisions and amendments— (a) sections 55B and 55C of, and Schedule 5A to, PPERA 2000 (cap on donations etc by overseas contributors), and (b) the amendments made by subsection (2)(b) and (c) of section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) of this Act, other than sub-paragraph (i) of section 54(2)(a) of PPERA 2000. (2) Those provisions and amendments have effect in relation to a donation made by an individual which is received by the registered party on or after 25 March 2026. (3) Sub-paragraph (2) is subject to sub-paragraph (4) (and see also paragraph 7). (4) In relation to a donation received by the registered party before the commencement day, those provisions and amendments have effect only in the following cases- (a) where the donation is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) of PPERA 2000 (overseas elector); (b) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), and (ii) the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration during all or part of the period beginning with 25 March 2026 and ending when the donation is received; (c) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 6 July 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), (ii) the condition in paragraph (b)(ii) (registration as overseas elector) is not met, and (iii) the individual was, during all or part of the period beginning with 6 July 2026 and ending when the donation is received, not resident in the United Kingdom. (5) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4)(c)(iii), where an individual- (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (6) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) are to be read as if— (a) the references to receipt of a donation on or after 25 March 2026 or 6 July 2026 were references to receipt on or after that date of a donation in the form of a bequest from an individual who died on or after that date, (b) the references in sub-paragraph (4)(a), (b)(i) and (c)(i) to the individual being a particular type of overseas contributor at the time when the donation is received were references to the individual being that type of overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death, and (c) sub-paragraph (4)(b)(ii) and (c)(iii) referred to a period ending with the individual's death. (7) In this paragraph, "donation” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of PPERA 2000. (8) In this Schedule, “relevant pre-commencement donation" means a donation in relation to which the provisions and amendments listed in sub-paragraph (1) have effect by virtue of sub-paragraph (4), read with sub-paragraphs (5) and (6). (9) In this paragraph (other than in sub-paragraph (1)) and paragraphs 1 and 3 to 11, references to the provisions and amendments listed in sub-paragraph (1), or to a particular provision listed, or amended by a provision listed, in that sub-paragraph include the provision or amendment as it has effect by virtue of this paragraph. Application of requirement for declaration 3 (1) The following provisions and amendments have effect only in relation to a donation received by a registered party on or after the commencement day- (a) paragraph (ab) of section 54(1) of PPERA 2000 (permissible donors: failure to provide declaration under section 55D of that Act); (b) section 55D of PPERA 2000 (declaration by overseas contributor). (2) In this paragraph, “donation” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of PPERA 2000. Application of quarterly reporting obligations 4 The amendments made by subsections (6), (9) to (12) and (14) of section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) of this Act (reporting requirements) have effect in relation to a quarterly report required to be prepared for a period ending on or after the commencement day. Donations which are relevant previous contributions 5 (1) For the purposes of section 55C of PPERA 2000 (relevant previous contributions), a relevant overseas donation by an individual is a relevant previous contribution of the individual if (and only if) the donation is received by the donee on or after 25 March 2026. (2) Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to sub-paragraph (3). (3) A relevant overseas donation by an individual which is received by the donee before the commencement day is a relevant previous contribution of the individual only in the following cases— (a) where it is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) of PPERA 2000 (overseas elector); (b) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), and (ii) the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration during all or part of the period beginning with 25 March 2026 and ending when the donation is received; (c) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 6 July 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), (ii) the condition in paragraph (b)(ii) (registration as overseas elector) is not met, and (iii) the individual was, during all or part of the period beginning with 6 July 2026 and ending when the donation is received, not resident in the United Kingdom. (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(c)(iii), where an individual— (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (5) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraphs (1) and (3) are to be read as if- (a) the references to receipt of a donation on or after 25 March 2026 or 6 July 2026 were references to receipt on or after that date of a donation in the form of a bequest from an individual who died on or after that date, (b) the references in sub-paragraph (3)(a), (b)(i) and (c)(i) to the individual being a particular type of overseas contributor at the time when the donation is received were references to the individual being that type of overseas contributor at the time of the individual's death, and (c) sub-paragraph (3)(b)(ii) and (c)(iii) referred to a period ending with the individual's death. Transactions which are relevant previous contributions 6 (1) For the purposes of section 55C of PPERA 2000 (relevant previous contributions), a relevant overseas transaction to which an individual is a party is a relevant previous contribution of the individual in relation to a donation if (and only if)— (a) the relevant overseas transaction was first entered into on or after 25 March 2026, or (b) that transaction was first entered into before that date but first becomes a regulated transaction of a kind listed in paragraph 4(2)(a) or (c) of Schedule 5A to PPERA 2000 on or after that date by virtue of its value increasing to more than £500. (2) Sub-paragraph (1) is subject to sub-paragraph (3). (3) In relation to a donation received by a registered party before the commencement day, a relevant overseas transaction to which an individual is a party is a relevant previous contribution of the individual only in the following cases— (a) where the donation is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) of PPERA 2000 (overseas elector); (b) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 25 March 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), and (ii) the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration during all or part of the period beginning with 25 March 2026 and ending when the donation is received; (c) where— (i) the donation is received on or after 6 July 2026 at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) of PPERA 2000 (elector previously not UK resident), (ii) the condition in paragraph (b)(ii) (registration as overseas elector) is not met, (iii) the individual was, during all or part of the period beginning with 6 July 2026 and ending when the donation is received, not resident in the United Kingdom, and (iv) the relevant overseas transaction was first entered into on or after 6 July 2026 or that transaction was first entered into before that date but first becomes a regulated transaction of a kind listed in paragraph 4(2)(a) or (c) of Schedule 5A to PPERA 2000 on or after that date by virtue of its value increasing to more than £500. (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3)(c)(iii), where an individual— (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (5) In this paragraph, "donation” has the same meaning as in Part 4 of PPERA 2000. Donee-specific cap for certain pre-commencement donations 7 (1) This paragraph applies where a donation (the "main donation”) is received by a registered party ("the main donee") in a case in which the conditions in paragraph 2(4)(c) (read with sub-paragraphs (5) and (6) of that paragraph) are met. (2) The way in which the aggregate amount referred to in section 55B(1)(b) of PPERA 2000 (cap on donations by overseas contributors: aggregate amount of main donation and relevant previous contributions) is to be calculated is modified as follows. (3) A relevant overseas donation which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation is to be counted only if the main donee was the donee of the relevant overseas donation. (4) A relevant overseas transaction which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation is to be counted only if, at the time the main donation is received, the main donee is— (a) in the case of a relevant overseas transaction which is not a connected transaction, a party to the relevant overseas transaction, or (b) in the case of a relevant overseas transaction which is a connected transaction, a person who benefits from, or falls to benefit in consequence of, the relevant overseas transaction. (5) In this paragraph, “connected transaction” has the same meaning as in paragraph 4 of Schedule 5A to PPERA 2000. Verifying identity etc of donor 8 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to a relevant pre-commencement donation which is not dealt with before the commencement day in accordance with section 56(2) of PPERA 2000 (return of donations). (2) Section 56(1) of PPERA 2000 (verifying identity etc of donor) has effect in relation to the donation as if it required all reasonable steps to verify or ascertain whether, in connection with the donation, the cap in section 55B(1)(b) of that Act is exceeded to be taken as soon as reasonably practicable on or after the commencement day (as well as requiring other steps to be taken forthwith on receipt of the donation). Return of donations 9 (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies in relation to a relevant pre-commencement donation which- (a) by virtue of the provisions and amendments listed in paragraph 2(1) (and only by virtue of those provisions and amendments), is a donation which a registered party is prohibited from accepting, and (b) is not dealt with before the commencement day in accordance with section 56(2) of PPERA 2000 (return of donations). (2) Section 56 of PPERA 2000 (return of donations) has effect in relation to the donation as if- (a) subsection (2) of that section required the steps mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (b) of that subsection (whichever are relevant) to be taken before the end of the period of 60 days beginning with the commencement day (rather than the period of 30 days beginning with the date when the donation is received by the party); (b) subsection (5)(a) of that section referred to that 60 day period (rather than that 30 day period). Supplementary report 10 (1) The treasurer of a registered party must prepare a report in respect of the period beginning with 25 March 2026 and ending immediately before the commencement day (“the pre-commencement period"). (2) The report must- (a) record each relevant pre-commencement donation which was received by the registered party during the pre-commencement period, or (b) state that no such donation was received by the registered party during that period. (3) In relation to each donation recorded in the report, the report must include the information required to be included in a quarterly report by the following provisions of Schedule 6 to PPERA 2000 (so far as relevant)— (a) paragraph 2(2) (read with paragraph 2(3), (3B) and (3C)) (donor's name and address etc); (b) paragraph 2(3D), (3E) and (3F) (inserted by section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors)) (donor's status as overseas contributor); (c) paragraph 6 (donations from impermissible donors). (4) The treasurer of the registered party must deliver the report to the Electoral Commission before the end of the period of 90 days beginning with the commencement day. (5) Section 65(6) and (7) of PPERA 2000 (forfeiture of donation) apply in relation to a failure to comply with a requirement under this paragraph as they apply in relation to a failure to comply with a requirement referred to in section 65(6) of that Act. (6) Where a registered party is a party with accounting units, this paragraph applies separately in relation to the central organisation of the party and each of its accounting units, as if any reference to the party were a reference to that organisation or, as appropriate, to such a unit. Register of donations 11 (1) Section 69 of PPERA 2000 (register of recordable donations) applies in relation to donations reported to the Electoral Commission under paragraph 10 of this Schedule as it applies in relation to donations reported to them under Chapter 3 of Part 4 of that Act. (2) For the purposes of section 69 of PPERA 2000 (as applied by sub-paragraph (1)), details given in a report in accordance with paragraph 10(3) of this Schedule are to be treated as having been given under the relevant paragraph of Schedule 6 to PPERA 2000.”

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To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) CAP ON LOANS ETC TO REGISTERED PARTIES BY OVERSEAS CONTRIBUTORS Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors 1 Chapter 1 of Part 4A of PPERA 2000 (regulation of loans to, and related transactions with, registered parties) is amended as set out in paragraphs 2 to 18. 2 Before section 71F insert— “Regulated transactions involving registered parties”. 3 Before section 71H insert— “Authorised participants and risk assessments”. 4 In section 71H (authorised participants), after subsection (3) (and before the subsection (3ZA) inserted by Schedule 6 to the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009) insert— "(3ZZA) In determining for the purposes of this Part whether an individual is an authorised participant in relation to a regulated transaction, section 54(2)(a) is to be read as if the reference to section 55B (cap on donations by overseas contributors) were a reference to section 71HB (cap on loans etc by overseas contributors).” 5 Before section 711 insert— “Participants who are overseas contributors 71HB Cap on loans etc by overseas contributors (1) This section applies if— (a) an overseas contributor event takes place in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction, and (b) when it takes place, the value of the transaction, or the aggregate amount of that transaction and the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the transaction and the event (determined in accordance with section 71HC and Schedule 5A), is more than £100,000. (2) If this section applies, the individual is not to be treated as an authorised participant in the regulated transaction by virtue of section 54(2)(a) (read with section 71H(3) and (3ZZA)) at the time when the overseas contributor event takes place. (3) For the purposes of this section, there is an overseas contributor event in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction if- (a) the individual becomes a party to the transaction (either when it is first entered into or later) at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor, (b) the individual becomes registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration at a time when the individual is a party to the transaction, (c) the transaction becomes a regulated transaction by virtue of a variation of its terms at a time when the individual is a party to the transaction and an overseas contributor, or (d) the terms of the transaction are varied so as to increase its value at a time when the individual is a party to the transaction and an overseas contributor. (4) An individual is an overseas contributor at a time during a calendar year if- (a) the individual is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration at that time, or (b) the individual- (i) is registered in an electoral register otherwise than in pursuance of such a declaration at that time, but (ii) was, during all or part of the period beginning at the beginning of the previous calendar year and ending at the time in question, not resident in the United Kingdom. (5) For the purposes of subsection (4)(b), where an individual- (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (6) Where the regulated transaction mentioned in subsection (1)(a) is a loan, in determining (in accordance with section 71G) the value of the transaction at the time of an overseas contributor event, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan. 71HC Relevant previous contributions (1) Where there is an overseas contributor event in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction (the “main transaction") in a calendar year, the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main transaction and the event are- (a) each relevant overseas donation made by the individual which was received by its donee during the relevant portion of the calendar year, and (b) each transaction which is a relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual when the event takes place. (2) The amount of the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main transaction and the overseas contributor event is determined by adding together- (a) the value of each relevant overseas donation described in subsection (1)(a), and (b) the value of each relevant overseas transaction described in subsection (1)(b) when the event takes place. (3) The relevant portion of the calendar year is the period— (a) beginning at the beginning of the calendar year, and (b) ending when the overseas contributor event takes place. (4) Schedule 5A (relevant overseas donations and transactions and their value) applies for the purposes of this Part of this Act as it applies for the purposes of Part 4 of this Act. 71HD Notice of becoming, or ceasing to be, overseas elector (1) Where there is a change described in subsection (2) in relation to an individual who is a party to a regulated transaction, the individual must give a written notice of the change- (a) in the case of a transaction other than a connected transaction, to the registered party that is a party to the transaction, or (b) in the case of a connected transaction, to the registered party which owes the sum for which security is given under the connected transaction. (2) Those changes are- (a) the individual becoming registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration, or (b) the individual ceasing to be so registered. (3) The notice must be received by the registered party before the end of the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the change takes place. (4) A notice of a change described in subsection (2)(b) must state the date on which the individual ceased to be registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration. (5) An individual who fails to give a notice in accordance with this section commits an offence. 71HE Declaration by overseas contributor (1) Where there is a declaration event in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction (the “main transaction”)— (a) the individual must give a written declaration— (i) in the case of a transaction other than a connected transaction, to the registered party that is a party to the transaction, and (ii) in the case of a connected transaction, to the registered party which owes the sum for which security is given under the transaction, and (b) the party must retain the declaration until the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the party receives it. (2) For the purposes of this section, there is a "declaration event” in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction if there is one of the following types of overseas contributor event— (a) the transaction is first entered into at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor and the individual is one of the original parties to the transaction, (b) the individual becomes registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration at a time when the individual is a party to the transaction, or (c) the transaction becomes a regulated transaction by virtue of a variation of its terms at a time when the individual is a party to the transaction and an overseas contributor. (3) The declaration must state- (a) the individual's full name and address; (b) whether the declaration is required by virtue of subsection (2)(a), (b) or (c); (c) whether the individual is an overseas contributor at the time of the declaration event by virtue of section 71HB(4)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (d) where the individual is an overseas contributor at that time by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom; (e) the value of the main transaction at the time of the declaration event; (f) the date on which the declaration is made. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(d), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (5) The declaration must also- (a) list each relevant overseas donation in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main transaction and the declaration event; (b) list each donation which would be a donation described in paragraph (a) but for paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 5A (donations which have been returned); (c) state the value of each donation described in paragraph (a) or (b); (d) in relation to each of those donations, state (as appropriate)— (i) that it was accepted or refused by its donee, (ii) that it has yet to be accepted or refused by its donee, or (iii) that the individual does not know whether it has been accepted or refused. (6) The declaration must also- (a) list each relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main transaction and the declaration event; (b) state the value of each of those transactions when the declaration event takes place. (7) The declaration must also state that, to the best of the individual's knowledge and belief, the aggregate amount of the main transaction and the individual's relevant previous contributions in relation to the main transaction and the declaration event (determined in accordance with section 71HC and Schedule 5A) is not more than £100,000. (8) An individual who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence. (9) Where the main transaction is a loan, in determining (in accordance with section 71G) the value of the transaction at the time of a declaration event, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan. (10) For provision about determining the value of relevant overseas donations and relevant overseas transactions, see paragraphs 2 and 5 of Schedule 5A, as applied by section 71HC. (11) In this section- "relevant overseas donation” has the meaning given in Part 1 of Schedule 5A; "relevant overseas transaction" has the meaning given in Part 2 of Schedule 5A; "relevant previous contribution” has the meaning given in section 71HC. Regulated transactions that are void etc”. 6 After section 71J insert- "71JA Regulated transactions, guarantees and securities: failure to provide declaration under section 71HE (1) This section applies only in cases in which neither section 711 nor section 71J applies. (2) Subsection (3) applies in a case in which— (a) a declaration event described in section 71HE(2)(a) or (c) (event involving overseas contributor) takes place in relation to an individual and a regulated transaction to which a registered party is a party, and (b) the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the declaration event takes place expires without the registered party receiving from the individual the declaration required under section 71HE (declaration by overseas contributor). (3) The transaction is void and section 711(3) to (5) apply with effect from the end of the period described in subsection (2)(b). (4) Subsection (5) applies in a case in which— (a) an individual and a registered party are parties to a regulated transaction, (b) the individual becomes registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration, and (c) the period described in section 71HD(3) expires without the registered party receiving both of the following from the individual- (i) the notice required under section 71HD (notice of becoming, or ceasing to be, overseas elector); (ii) the declaration required under section 71HE (declaration by overseas contributor). (5) The transaction is void and section 711(3) to (5) apply with effect from the end of the period described in section 71HD(3). (6) Subsection (7) applies in a case in which— (a) a registered party and another person (A) are parties to a transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(a), (b) a declaration event described in section 71HE(2)(a) or (c) (event involving overseas contributor) takes place in relation to an individual (B) and a regulated transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(b) ("the connected transaction") to which A is a party, and (c) the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the declaration event takes place expires without the registered party receiving from B the declaration required under section 71HE. (7) Section 71J(2) to (6) and (9) apply with effect from the end of the period described in subsection (6)(c). (8) Subsection (9) applies in a case in which— (a) a registered party and another person (A) are parties to a transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(a), (b) A is a party to a regulated transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(b) (“the connected transaction") with an individual (B), (c) B becomes registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector's declaration, and (d) the period described in section 71HD(3) expires without the registered party receiving both of the following from B— (i) the notice required under section 71HD (notice of becoming, or ceasing to be, overseas elector); (ii) the declaration required under section 71HE (declaration by overseas contributor). (9) Section 71J(2) to (6) and (9) apply with effect from the end of the period described in section 71HD(3).” 7 In section 71K (transfer to unauthorised participant invalid), for the words from "who" to the end substitute "who- (a) is not an authorised participant, or (b) by virtue of section 71HB would not be an authorised participant in the transaction if the purported transfer took place, the purported transfer is of no effect.” 8 After section 71K insert- "Offences". 9 In section 71L (offences relating to regulated transactions), after subsection (9A) insert- "(9B) The treasurer or another officer of a registered party is not to be treated for the purposes of this section as a person who ought reasonably to have known that, by virtue of section 71HB(2) (cap on loans etc by overseas contributors), a particular individual who is an overseas contributor is not an authorised participant if- (a) the individual has given a declaration in accordance with section 71HE, and (b) the treasurer or other officer had no reasonable grounds for thinking that the statement included in the declaration in accordance with section 71HE(7) (value of transaction and relevant previous contributions) was untruthful or inaccurate.” 10 After section 71L insert- "Reporting of regulated transactions”. 11 In section 71M (quarterly reports of regulated transactions)— (a) after subsection (8) insert- "(8A) A transaction report for a reporting period must also separately record every regulated transaction which the registered party enters into, during the reporting period, with an individual who, at the time it is entered into, is an overseas contributor."; (b) in subsection (12), for “(2) to (9)” substitute "(2) to (8) and (9)". 12 In section 71N (changes to be recorded in quarterly reports)— (a) in subsection (1)— (i) in the words before paragraph (a), after “transaction" insert "in relation to a registered party"; (ii) after paragraph (a) insert— "(aa) the registered party receives notice of a change under section 71HD (notice of becoming, or ceasing to be, overseas elector),”; (b) after subsection (2) insert- "(2A) A transaction report must also record any change by which an individual becomes a party to a recorded transaction (whether in place of or in addition to any existing participant) at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor."; (c) in subsection (3), for "to the transaction” substitute “to a recorded transaction"; (d) in subsection (5)— (i) after "a reporting period” insert “and a registered party”; (ii) at the end insert “by the treasurer of the registered party”. 13 In section 71P (exemption from requirement to prepare quarterly reports), in subsection (4)— (a) after "(1)" insert “or (2A)"; (b) for "that subsection” substitute "those subsections”. 14 In section 71Q (weekly transaction reports during general election periods)— (a) after subsection (3) insert— "(3A) The weekly report for a reporting period must also separately record every regulated transaction which the registered party enters into, during the reporting period, with an individual who, at the time it is entered into, is an overseas contributor, so far as that information is for the time being known to the party."; (b) in subsection (4), for the words from "no transactions" to "that period" substitute “no transactions have been entered into by the registered party which, by virtue of subsection (3) or (3A), are required to be recorded in the weekly report for that period, that report”; (c) in subsection (6), after “71N(1)” insert “, (2A)”. 15 After section 71V insert- “Supplementary”. 16 In section 71X (construction of Part 4A), in subsection (1)— (a) after the definition of “credit facility” insert- ""electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; "overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 71HB(4) and (5); “overseas contributor event” has the meaning given in section 71HB(3); "overseas elector's declaration" means a declaration made under and in accordance with section 1C of the Representation of the People Act 1985;"; (b) at the end insert- ""resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); "service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983." 17 After section 71X insert- "Regulation of loans and related transactions involving members of registered parties and elected office-holders”. 18 (1) Schedule 6A (details to be given in transaction reports) is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 1 (interpretation), at the end insert— "(3) In this Schedule, "anonymous entry” (in an electoral register) has the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see section 9B(4) of that Act)." (3) After paragraph 1A insert— "Declaration by overseas contributor 1B In relation to each recordable transaction in the case of which a declaration under section 71HE has been given, a quarterly report must- (a) state that no reason was found to think that the declaration was untruthful or inaccurate, or (b) give details of any respects in which the declaration was found or suspected to be untruthful or inaccurate.” (4) In paragraph 2 (identity of authorised participants: quarterly reports)— (a) in sub-paragraph (2)(a) omit “(within the meaning of section 54)”; (b) in sub-paragraph (3) omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)” in both places; (c) after sub-paragraph (3) insert— "(3A) In the case of an individual, the report must also give the following information- (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at any time during the reporting period; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 71HB(4)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (3B) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3A)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration.” (5) In paragraph 3 (identity of authorised participants: weekly reports)— (a) in sub-paragraph (2) omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)"; (b) after sub-paragraph (2) insert— "(2A) In the case of an authorised participant who is an individual, a weekly report must also give as much of the following information as is for the time being known to the registered party- (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at any time during the reporting period; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 71HB(4)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 71HB(4)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (2B) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2A)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration." 19 In Schedule 20 to PPERA 2000 (penalties), at the appropriate place insert— "Section 71HD(5) (failure to give notice of becoming, or ceasing to be, overseas elector) Section 71HE(8) (making a false declaration about regulated transaction involving overseas contributor) On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine On summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland: level 5 On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates' court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On indictment: fine or 1 year”. Application and transitional provision 20 (1) Paragraphs 21 to 30— (a) make provision about when certain amendments made by this Schedule, and certain provisions applied by provisions inserted by this Schedule, have effect, and (b) make transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of this Schedule. (2) In those paragraphs- “accounting unit” and “party with accounting units” have the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "central organisation” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); "the commencement day” means the day on which the preceding paragraphs of this Schedule come into force; "electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; "overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 71HB(4) and (5) of PPERA 2000; "overseas contributor event” has the meaning given in section 71HB(3) of PPERA 2000; "overseas elector's declaration" means a declaration made under and in accordance with section 1C of the Representation of the People Act 1985; "the pre-commencement period" means the period beginning with 25 March 2026 and ending immediately before the commencement day; "registered party” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act);

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Schedule 3, page 114, line 14, leave out "fourth" and insert "sixth"

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Schedule 3, page 114, line 17, leave out “third” and insert "fifth”

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Schedule 3, page 119, line 40, leave out "fourth” and insert "sixth"

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Schedule 3, page 120, line 3, leave out “third” and insert "fifth”

NC3

To move the following Clause— “Electoral Commission: Publication of information about diversity in range of candidates (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 13A (reimbursement of costs by Scottish Ministers etc.) insert— “13ZAA Collection and publication of information about diversity in range of candidates (1) The Commission shall collect information published under section 106 (information about diversity in range of candidates, etc.) of the Equality Act 2010. (2) The Commission shall publish the information collected under subsection (1) in an accessible form at such intervals as the Commissioners consider appropriate.””

NC4

To move the following Clause— “Report on proposals to support the extension of the franchise to 16- and 17- year-olds (1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish a report on proposals to support the extension of the franchise to 16- and 17- year-olds under this Act. (2) The report published under subsection (1) must include consideration of proposals to— (a) promote awareness among relevant persons of the extension of the franchise; and (b) make any necessary changes required to strengthen civic education in schools and educational settings available to relevant persons. (3) For the purposes of this section, relevant persons are children and young people who— (a) are enfranchised as a result of section (1) of this Act; or (b) are entitled to be registered as a parliamentary or local government elector before reaching voting age as a result of section (3) of this Act. (4) The Secretary of State must lay the report before both Houses of Parliament.”

NC5

To move the following Clause— “Electoral Commission: pre-investigation decision notices (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) In Schedule 19B, paragraph 3, sub-paragraph (5), at end insert “or; (b) relevant to determining whether to start an investigation.””

NC89

To move the following Clause— “Compulsory voting (1) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of section 17 (registration without an application) of this Act coming into force, publish and lay before both Houses of Parliament proposals for introducing compulsory duty to vote at UK parliamentary elections and local elections in England for individuals who are registered to vote. (2) Proposals published under this section relating to compulsory voting must include— (a) provision for electors to be able to mark an abstention, either through returning a spoilt or blank ballot; (b) provision for the failure to vote to be punishable through a penalty fine of £10. (c) provision for certain exemptions to be made for those who are prevented from participating in an election as a , including— (i) those with a physical or mental incapacity, illness, or disability, (ii) those who are absent from the UK, and (iii) those with a sincerely held conscientious or religious belief (d) provision for pilots of compulsory voting in connection with any pilots undertaken under Section 20 of this Act (power to pilot changes to the voter registration process).”

NC90

To move the following Clause— “Postage for paper applications for absent voting (1) The Representation of the People Regulations (England and Wales) 2001 is amended as follows. (2) After section 4 (forms) insert— “Return of paper forms (4A) The registration officer must a provide method for the return of paper forms by post for the purpose of applying for absent voting under Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 (absent voting in Great Britain) and Part IV (absent voters) of these Regulations without cost to the applicant.””

NC91

To move the following Clause— “Declaration of notification requirements for registered sex offenders (1) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— “(8A) Declaration of notification requirements for registered sex offenders

NC92

To move the following Clause— “Permissible donors not to include overseas electors registered for periods exceeding five years (1) Section 54 of PPERA 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (2) insert— “(2A) An individual who would otherwise fall within subsection (2)(a) is not a permissible donor if that individual— (a) is currently registered as an overseas elector; and (b) that registration as an overseas elector has been for a continuous period exceeding five years. (2B) For the purpose of this section, an “overseas elector” is a person who fulfils the requirements for an overseas elector in section 1 (extension of parliamentary franchise) of the RPA 1985””

NC93

To move the following Clause— “Impermissible donations and donors (1) After section 54 of PPERA 2000, insert— “54A Impermissible donations: criminal property and proceeds of crime (1) A donation received by a registered party or regulated donee, must not be accepted by that recipient if— (a) without prejudice to Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”), the party or regulated donee knows or ought reasonably to have known that the donation constitutes “criminal property” within the meaning of section 340 of the 2002 Act, or (b) the donation derives from money or other benefit where there is a reasonable suspicion that it comes from the proceeds of crime. (2) In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983, after sub-paragraph (b) insert— “(c) without prejudice to Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”), the candidate or his election agent knows, or ought reasonably to have known that the donation constitutes “criminal property” within the meaning of section 340 of the 2002 Act.” (3) After subsection Section 54 (permissible donors) of PPERA 2000 insert— “(2A) A person who would otherwise fall under section 54(2) is not a permissible donor if their donation derives directly or indirectly from money or other benefit provided by a person who is resident outside the United Kingdom and not registered in an electoral register, and which was provided with a view to the making of the donation.” (4) In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983, after sub-paragraph (b) insert— “(c) the donation derives directly or indirectly from money or other benefit provided by a person who isresident outside the United Kingdom, and not registered in an electoral register, and which was provided with a view to the making of the donation.” (5) After section 54A of PPERA 2000 (declaration as to source of donation) insert— “54AA Declaration as to source of a donation or loan: criminal property and proceeds of crime (1) Where a person (P) causes an amount to be received by a registered party by way of a donation, a written declaration must be given to the party— (a) by P, if P is an individual, or (b) if not, by an individual authorised by P to make the declaration, stating that the donation or loan, to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief, meets the criteria set out in subsection (2). (2) The criteria in this subsection are— (a) that the donation does not constitute “criminal property” within the meaning of section 340 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and (b) that the donation does not directly or indirectly derive from money or other benefit provided by a person who is resident outside the United Kingdom and not registered in an electoral register, and was provided with a view to the making of the donation. (3) A declaration under this section must also state the full name and address of the person by whom it is made and, where subsection (1)(b) applies— (a) state that the person is authorised by P to make the declaration; (b) describe the person's role or position in relation to P. (4) A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence subject to the same sanction as an offence under section 54A (declaration as to the source of a donation).” (6) After subsection 56(1) (acceptance or return of donations) of PPERA 2000, insert— “(1A) The duty in subsection (1) shall include a duty to take all reasonable steps to verify that— (a) the donation does not derive directly or indirectly from money or other benefit provided by a person who is resident outside the United Kingdom and not registered in an electoral register, and was provided with a view to the making of the donation or loan; and (b) without prejudice to Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”), the donation does not constitute “criminal property” within the meaning of section 340 of the 2002 Act. (1B) The Secretary of State may, after consultation with the Electoral Commission, make regulations exercisable by statutory instrument providing what the duty in subsection (1), to take all reasonable steps, requires. (1C) Any regulations made under subsection (1B) may contain such incidental,supplemental, consequential and transitional provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate and may make different provision for different cases. (1D) Regulations to which subsection (1B) applies are not to be made unless a draft of the regulations has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House.””

NC94

To move the following Clause— “Government proposals to require declarations as to the source of a donation: money derived from cryptocurrency Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish and lay before both Houses of Parliament proposals to require— (a) any person who causes a donation, loan, or other regulated transaction to be received by a political party to make a declaration that they have not converted cryptocurrency into fiat currency for the purposes of avoiding the restrictions of section 55A (cryptoassets) of PPERA 2000; and (b) for any donation not accompanied by such a declaration to be returned to the donor.”

NC95

To move the following Clause— “Acceptance of regulated transactions (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 71G (valuation of regulated transactions) insert— “71GAA Conditions for being a party to a regulated transaction (1) A registered political party or other regulated donee must not be party to a regulated transaction if— (a) without prejudice to Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“the 2002 Act”), the party or regulated donee knows or ought reasonably to have known that the financing of the regulated transaction is through the use of “criminal property” within the meaning of section 340 of the 2002 Act, or (b) the financing of the regulated transaction derives from money or other benefit where there is a reasonable suspicion that it comes from the proceeds of crime. (c) that the financing of the regulated transaction does not directly or indirectly derive from money or other benefit provided by a person who is resident outside the United Kingdom and not registered in an electoral register, and was provided with a view to providing finance for the transaction.” (3) After section 71HZA (declaration that residence etc condition is satisfied) insert— “71HZB Declaration regarding the source of finance for regulated transactions (1) A registered party or regulated donee must not be party to a regulated transaction unless they have received a written declaration from the other party to the transaction where that party is an individual stating that to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief, that the transaction meets the criteria set out in subsection (2). (2) The criteria in this subsection are— (a) that the financing of the regulated transaction does not directly or indirectly derive from money or other benefit that constitutes "criminal property" within the meaning of section 340 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and (b) that the donation does not directly or indirectly derive from money or other benefit provided by a person who is resident outside the United Kingdom and not registered in an electoral register, and was provided with a view to the making of the donation. (3) A declaration under this section must also state the full name and address of the person by whom it is made. (4) A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence subject to the same sanction as an offence under section 54A (declaration as to the source of a donation).””

NC96

To move the following Clause— “Permissible electors to include overseas electors with previous tax residence etc (1) Section 54 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (permissible donors) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (2)(a), at the end insert “(but this is subject to subsection (2ZA))”. (3) After subsection (2) insert— “(2ZA) An individual registered in an electoral register who at the date of a donation qualifies as an overseas elector in respect of a constituency is only a permissible donor for the purposes of this Part if— (a) the individual was at any time resident in the UK for tax purposes, (b) the individual has a Unique Taxpayer Reference, and (c) the individual holds, and has held for at least the past 12 months, sufficient funds that may be charged to tax in the United Kingdom that are at least equivalent to the value of the donation. (2ZB) For the purposes of subsection (2ZA)— (a) whether a person qualifies as an overseas elector is to be determined in accordance with section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985; (b) whether a person was at any time resident in the UK for tax purposes is to be determined in accordance with Schedule 45 to the Finance Act 2013.””

NC97

To move the following Clause— “Power of Electoral Commission to require disclosure from financial institutions In Schedule 19B of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (investigatory powers of Commission), after paragraph 1 insert— “Power to require disclosure from financial institutions 1A(1) The Commission may give a disclosure notice to a financial institution requiring the institution— (a) to produce, for inspection by the Commission or a person authorised by the Commission, any documents which— (i) relate to the income and expenditure of an organisation or individual to which paragraph 1 applies, and (ii) are reasonably required by the Commission for the purposes of carrying out their functions; or (b) to provide the Commission, or a person authorised by the Commission, with any information or explanation which relates to that income and expenditure and is reasonably required by the Commission for those purposes. (2) A financial institution to whom a disclosure notice is given shall comply with it within such reasonable time as is specified in the notice. (3) In this paragraph, “financial institution” has the same meaning as in Schedule 6 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (see paragraph 6 of that Schedule).””

NC98

To move the following Clause— “Commencement of section 9(2) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (1) By 1 July 2027, the Secretary of State must exercise the power in section 43(1) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 to bring into force section 9(2) of that Act (declaration as to source of donation). (2) This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed (and section 80 is to be construed accordingly).”

NC99

To move the following Clause— “Offences relating to election expense returns: reduction in threshold (1) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) In section 39 (false statements: offence), in subsection (1), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (3) In section 44 (supplementary provisions about auditors), in subsection (4), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (4) In section 54A (declaration as to source of donation), in subsection (5), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (5) In section 54B (declaration as to whether residence etc condition satisfied), in subsection (3), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (6) In section 66 (declaration by treasurer in donation report), in subsection (5), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (7) In section 71T (declaration by treasurer in transaction report), in subsection (5), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (8) In section 73 (notional campaign expenditure), in subsection (8), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (9) In section 83 (declaration by treasurer as to return relating to campaign expenditure), in subsection (3)(a),for “knowingly orrecklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (10) In section 86 (notional controlled expenditure), in subsection (8), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (11) In section 94F (authorised expenditure in excess of targeted expenditure limit), in subsection (6), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (12) In section 95C (related offences), in subsection (2), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (13) In section 99 (declaration by responsible person as to return as to controlled expenditure), in subsection (4)(a),for “knowingly orrecklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (14) In section 99A (declaration by responsible person as to statement of accounts), in subsection (3)(a), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (15) In section 112 (notional referendum expenses), in subsection (8), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (16) In section 123 (declaration of responsible person as to return relating to referendum expenditure), in subsection (4)(a), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (17) In Schedule 7 (control of donations to individuals and members associations) — (a) In paragraph 6A(5), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”; (b) In paragraph 6B(3), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”; (c) In paragraph 13(4), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (18) In Schedule 7A (control of loans etc to individuals and members associations, in paragraph 13(4), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (19) In Schedule 19A (reports of gifts received by unincorporated associations making political contributions), in paragraph 6(3), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”. (20) In Schedule 19B (investigatory powers of Commission), in paragraph 13(3), for “knowingly or recklessly makes” substitute “knows or suspects, or has reasonable grounds for knowing or suspecting, that he is making”.”

NC100

To move the following Clause— “Declaration as to source of donation: reduction in amount In section 54A of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (declaration as to source of donation)— (a) in subsection (1), for “£7,500” substitute “the specified amount”; (b) in subsection (2)(B), for “£7,500” substitute “the specified amount”; (c) after subsection (2), insert— “(2A) In this section, the specified amount is— (a) where subsection (2) applies and, to the best of the knowledge or belief of the individual giving the written declaration under subsection (1), the person other than P is not a permissible donor, £500; (b) in all other circumstances, £7,500.””

NC101

To move the following Clause— “Penalties for false declarations (1) Schedule 20 to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (penalties) is amended as follows. (2) In the entry for section 54A(5) (making a false declaration as to source of donation), in the second column, for “1 year” substitute “3 years”. (3) In the entry for section 83(3)(a) (making a false declaration to Commission when delivering return), in the second column, for “1 year” substitute “3 years”. (4) In the entry for section 123(4)(a) (making a false declaration to Commission when delivering return), in the second column, for “1 year” substitute “3 years”.”

NC102

To move the following Clause— “Annual report regarding foreign interference in political funding (1) The Electoral Commission and the National Police Service (once established) must each produce and publish an annual report about— (a) the risk of foreign interference in relation to controlled donations, and (b) the adequacy of any systems designed to address risks of foreign interference in relation to controlled donations. (2) The Electoral Commission and the National Police Service (once established) must send a copy of the report to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State must lay it before Parliament. (3) In this section— “controlled donation” means— (a) a donation to a registered party, individual or members association that is subject to Part 4 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (b) a donation to a candidate or their agent that is subject to Schedule 2A of the Representation of the People Act 1983; “foreign interference” includes the commission of a relevant electoral offence to which section 16 of the National Security Act 2023 applies (foreign interference in elections).”

NC103

To move the following Clause— “Controls on accepting donations in form of cryptoassets (1) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3). (2) After section 54 (permissible donors to registered parties) insert— “54A Controls on accepting donations in form of cryptoassets (1) A donation received by a registered party by way of a transfer of cryptoassets to the party must not be accepted by the party unless the donation meets requirements specified in regulations made by the Commission. (2) For the purposes of this section, section 52(2)(a) (minimum donation to be disregarded) does not apply. (3) Regulations made by the Commission may include requirements relating to— (a) the identity of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the registered party; (b) the nationality and country of residence of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the registered party; (c) the value of a donation that is to be disregarded for the purposes of this section; (d) the maximum value of the cryptoassets that may be donated to a registered party; (e) the original source of the funds that were transferred into the cryptoassets donated to the registered party; (f) any other matter that the Commission considers appropriate for the purpose of improving the transparency of donations made by way of a transfer of cryptoassets. (4) In this section, “cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument amend the definition of "cryptoasset" in subsection (4). (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” (3) In Schedule 7 (controls on donations to individuals and members associations), after paragraph 6 insert— “Controls on accepting donations in form of cryptoassets 6ZA (1) A controlled donation received by a regulated donee by way of a transfer of cryptoassets to the donee must not be accepted by the donee unless the donation meets requirements specified in regulations made by the Commission. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph, paragraph 4(3)(b) (minimum donation to be disregarded) does not apply. (3) Regulations made by the Commission may include requirements relating to— (a) the identity of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the regulated donee; (b) the nationality and country of residence of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the regulated donee; (c) the value of a donation that is to be disregarded for the purposes of this paragraph; (d) the maximum value of the cryptoassets that may be donated to a regulated donee; (e) the original source of the funds that were transferred into the cryptoassets donated to the regulated donee; (f) any other matter that the Commission considers appropriate for the purpose of improving the transparency of donations made by way of a transfer of cryptoassets. (4) In this paragraph, “cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument amend the definition of "cryptoasset" in subsection (4). (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” (4) In the Representation of the People Act 1983 in Schedule 2A (controls on donations to candidates), after paragraph 6 insert— “Controls on accepting donations in form of cryptoassets 6A (1) A relevant donation received by a candidate or his election agent by way of a transfer of cryptoassets must not be accepted unless the donation meets requirements specified in regulations made by the Commission. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph, paragraph 4(2) (minimum donation to be disregarded) does not apply. (3) Regulations made by the Commission may include requirements relating to— (a) the identity of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the candidate or agent; (b) the nationality and country of residence of the holder of the cryptoassets donated to the candidate or agent; (c) the value of a donation that is to be disregarded for the purposes of this paragraph; (d) the maximum value of the cryptoassets that may be donated to a candidate or agent; (e) the original source of the funds that were transferred into the cryptoassets donated to the candidate or agent (including information relating to any transactions between the original source of the funds and the transfer of those funds into the cryptoassets); (f) any other matter that the Commission considers appropriate for the purpose of improving the transparency of donations made by way of a transfer of cryptoassets. (4) In this section, “cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument amend the definition of "cryptoasset" in subsection (4). (6) A statutory instrument containing regulations under sub-paragraph (5) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.” (5) This section comes into force on the day on which this Act is passed (and section 80 is to be construed accordingly).”

NC104

To move the following Clause— “Electoral Commission: Education of young people about electoral information. (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After Section (13A) insert— “13ZA Education of young people about electoral information and media literacy. (1) The Commission shall promote awareness among people under the current age of registration to vote of— (a) access to independent and impartial information relating to elections; (b) media literacy, as set out in section 11(1) (duties to promote media literacy) of the Communications Act 2003; and; (c) disinformation and misinformation relating to elections, including information generated using artificial intelligence. (2) The Commission shall perform their functions under subsection (1) in such manner as they think fit but may, in particular, do so by carrying out programmes of education or information to promote awareness of any of the matters mentioned in subsection (1).””

NC105

To move the following Clause— “False statements as to candidates: deepfakes In section 106 (false statements as to candidates) of the RPA 1983, after subsection (1) insert— “(1A) For the purposes of subsection (1), making or publishing any electronic communication, including moving images and images incorporating text, that has been generated using artificial intelligence deepfake technology which includes an impersonation of a candidate that depicts the candidate saying or doing something that did not occur commits an offence unless the conditions in subsection (1B) are met. (1B) The conditions in this subsection are— (a) any reasonable person would recognise the content of the communication as, parody, caricature or artistic expression; or, (b) the communication is clearly and prominently identified as fictional, altered or artificially generated.””

NC106

To move the following Clause— “Removal of right to vote from Commonwealth citizens (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (4). (2) In section 1 (parliamentary electors), in subsection (1)(c) for “Commonwealth” substitute “British”. (3) In section 2 (local government electors) for subsection (1)(c) substitute— “(c) is a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland; and” (4) In section 4 (entitlement to be registered as parliamentary or local government electors) (a) in subsection (1)(c) for “Commonwealth” substitute “British”, (b) for subsection (3)(c) substitute— “is a British citizen or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland”, (c) in subsection (6) omit the words from “Commonwealth” to “such leave”.”

NC107

To move the following Clause— “Requirement that political literature be in English or Welsh (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 110 (details to appear on election publications) insert— “110ZA Election publications to be in English or Welsh (1) A person shall not print or publish, or cause to be printed or published, any bill, placard, poster or printed document to which section 110(1) of this Act applies unless the material is in the English language or the Welsh language. (2) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction— (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (3) In the case of a candidate or election agent, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice.” (3) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (4). (4) After section 143 (details to appear on election material) insert— “143ZA Election material to be in English or Welsh (1) No election material shall be published unless the material is in the English language or the Welsh language. (2) In subsection (1), “election material” has the meaning given by section 143A(1) of this Act. (3) A person who contravenes subsection (1) commits an offence. (4) A person who commits an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction— (a) in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine or to both; (b) in Scotland or Northern Ireland, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to both. (5) In the case of a registered party or its officers, a contravention of subsection (1) is an illegal practice.””

NC108

To move the following Clause— “Limitations on postal voting (1) The Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 2 (power to make regulations about registration, absent voting and other matters) insert— “2A Postal voting entitlement restricted to serving members of the armed forces and those unable to vote in person (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, no person is entitled to vote by post at a parliamentary or local government election unless the person is a serving member of the armed forces of the Crown or unable to vote in person. (2) For the purposes of this section, a “serving member of the armed forces of the Crown” means a person who— (a) is a member of the regular forces or the reserve forces (within the meaning given by section 59(1) of this Act), and (b) is serving with the armed forces on the date of the poll. (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations prescribe the form of declaration or evidence required to establish entitlement under this section. (4) The Secretary of State must by regulations prescribe the categories of persons who are unable to vote in person.””

NC109

To move the following Clause— “Protection against controlling and coercive in-person voting (1) Section 62C of RPA 1983 (influencing voters at polling booths) is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After subsection (5) insert— “(6) The presiding officer or a representative of the presiding officer may require that persons, who appear to have arrived at the polling station together, or who are otherwise associating with each other, enter the polling station and cast their votes one at a time in order to ensure that there is no undue influence. (7) The presiding officer or a representative of the presiding officer may speak to any voter to determine, in general terms, the voter’s ability to understand— (a) the voting process; and (b) the English or Welsh language. (8) If the presiding officer or representative has concerns over the voter’s ability to understand either matter referred to in subsection (7), the presiding officer shall— (a) place the ballot paper aside, mark it as belonging to the voter, and it shall not be counted; and (b) inform the voter that the vote has been set aside and of the right of appeal under subsection (9). (9) The person whose vote has been set aside under subsection (8) may appeal to the magistrates’ court (or, in Scotland, the sheriff court) for an order that the vote be counted, and such an appeal must be made no later than 48 hours after the close of the poll and the court shall list the matter within 48 hours. (10) A person who does not comply with the requirement of a presiding officer or representative under subsection (6) is guilty of an offence under this section and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months (or both).””

NC110

To move the following Clause— “Election expenses for parliamentary by-elections (1) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) In section 90ZA (meaning of “election expenses”)— (a) In subsection (4), after “expenses” insert “other than for a parliamentary by-election” (b) After subsection (4), insert— “(4A) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, election expenses in connection with a parliamentary by-election are incurred by or on behalf of a candidate at an election if they are incurred— (a) by the candidate or his election agent, (b) by any person authorised by the candidate or his election agent to incur expenses, or (c) by a registered political party in the name of which the candidate has been nominated, for the purposes set out in subsection (4B) (4B) The conditions in this subsection are that they relate to— (a) a candidate; (b) the constituency in which the election is taking place; or (c) the by-election; and are intended to influence electors in the constituency in which the election is taking place.””

NC111

To move the following Clause— “Cap on donations of more than £5,000 a year from a single individual to parties and candidates (1) After section 56 (acceptance or return of donations: general) of PPERA 2000 insert— “56A Cap on donations (1) A registered party must not accept a donation or gift from an individual registered in an electoral register if the value of donations and gifts from that person during the course of the year to any one recipient exceeds £5,000. (2) Where a donation is received which would cause the limit for the purposes of subsection (1) to be exceeded is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as a donation received from a person who is not a permissible donor. (3) In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983, after subparagraph (b) insert— (a) the person by whom the donation would be made would have made a donation or donations to the candidate or his election agent over the course of the year which exceed £5,000 unless the donation is made by the candidate to themselves.””

NC112

To move the following Clause— “Ban on donations from companies (1) In section 54 (permissible donors) of PPERA 2000, omit subsection (2)(b). (2) The Secretary of State must, by regulation, make further provision to prevent regulated donees from accepting donations from companies. (3) Before making any regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult— (a) registered political parties, (b) the Electoral Commission, and (c) any other persons who the Secretary of State thinks necessary. (4) Any regulations made under this section must be made under the affirmative procedure.”

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Clause 58, page 69, line 6, at end insert— “(da) whether the donor, or a person connected with the donor, has at any time been convicted of an offence involving fraud, dishonesty, bribery, corruption or money laundering (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere), (db) the extent to which the donation, or the funds used to make it, derive from or have passed through a person connected with the donor as mentioned in paragraph (da),”

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Clause 58, page 69, line 13, at end insert— “(2A) For the purposes of subsection (2)(da) and (db), a person is "connected with" the donor if— (a) they are the donor's spouse, civil partner, parent, child or sibling; (b) they are a person with significant control over the donor (within the meaning of section 54E or54F); or (c) they have, directly or indirectly, provided or arranged any part of the funds used to make the donation. (2B) A conviction is to be disregarded for the purposes of subsection (2)(da) if it is spent for the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, unless the sentence imposed exceeded four years.”

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Clause 60, page 73, line 32, at end insert— “(c) the person has nominated a director or partner who is to be personally responsible for ensuring the donation is made in accordance with the requirements of this Part.”

135

Clause 60, page 74, line 2, at end insert— “( ) After section 54D (inserted by section 58 of this Act) insert— “54ZE Criminal liability of nominated director or partner to follow requirements (1) A director or partner nominated by virtue of section 54(3ZA)(c) commits an offence if without reasonable excuse they cause or permit a breach of any requirement imposed under this Part. (2) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable— (a) on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to a fine, or to both; (b) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years or to a fine not exceeding £500,000, or to both.””

136

Clause 60, page 78, line 9, after “party” insert “, any other party, regulated donee (within the meaning of Schedule 7) or candidate (see Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983)”

137

Clause 60, page 78, line 23, after “party” insert “, any other party, regulated donee (within the meaning of Schedule 7) or candidate (see Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983)”

NC79

To move the following Clause— “Parliamentary elections: By-elections (1) Schedule 1 of RPA 1983 is amended as follows. (2) After rule 6 (nomination of candidates) insert— “6AA (1) A person is not validly nominated as a candidate for a Parliamentary seat if— (a) The election was triggered as a result of the candidate accepting an office of profit under the Crown, and (b) The candidate is under investigation from the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.””

NC80

To move the following Clause— “Cap on donations (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 55 (payments etc. which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors) insert— “55A Cap on donations (1) A permissible donor must not, subject to subsections (3) and (4), directly or indirectly give a donation to a relevant regulated entity that, individually or in aggregate with other donations from that permissible donor in the same calendar year, exceeds £250,000 “the donations cap”. (2) “Donations” for the purpose of sections 55A to 55F, has the meaning given in section 50 (donations for the purposes of part iv) but does not apply to— (a) public funds within the meaning of section 55(2); (b) affiliation fees paid by a trade union to a registered party that comply with the conditions set out in subsection (3) below; (c) subscriptions paid by industrial and provident societies to a registered party; (d) donations between registered parties; (e) exempt trusts within the meaning of section 162(2); (f) bequests. (3) The conditions referred to in subsection 2(b) are that— (a) the amounts paid by the union’s members into the union’s political fund as their contribution to the union’s affiliation fee, and the money paid by that union to the registered party as its affiliation fee are the same; (b) the following information must be provided by the union on all of its membership application forms— (i) an explanation of what the political fund is and the union’s affiliation to a political party; (ii) an explanation of how much individual members contribute to the political fund and towards the union’s affiliation fee; (iii) an explanation of the trade union member’s right at any time to stop contributing to the political fund and the union’s affiliation fee and clear information about how they can do this; and (iv) an explanation of the fact that if a member stops contributing, their membership subscription will be reduced accordingly; and (c) the union informs its members annually of the amount they are contributing to the union’s affiliation fee and of their right to opt out of contributing to the political fund, including how they may do so. (4) A person who contravenes subsection (1) and who knew or ought reasonably to have known their donation exceeded the donations cap commits an offence. 55B Prohibition on accepting donations in excess of the cap (1) A relevant regulated entity must not accept a donation that, individually or in aggregate with other donations from that donor, exceeds the donations cap under section 55A. (2) A relevant person or unincorporated association that contravenes subsection (1) and who knew or ought reasonably to have known that the accepting a donation would exceed the donations cap under section 55A commits an offence. 55C Receipts for donations (1) A relevant regulated entity must, within the period of 30 days beginning with the relevant date, provide the donor with a receipt which states— (a) the name of the relevant regulated entity, and any unique identifier given to it by the Electoral Commission; (b) the amount of the donation received; (c) the amount of the donation accepted or returned; and (d) the date on which the donation was accepted or returned. (2) The relevant date is for the purposes of subsection (1) is— (a) where the donation is accepted, the date of acceptance; or (b) where the donation is returned, the date of return. (3) When requested by a relevant regulated entity for the purpose of complying with section 56(1) (acceptance or return of donations: general), a donor must provide copies of all receipts received by them within that calendar year. (4) Donors and relevant regulated entities must retain copies of receipts issued or received under this section for a period of 5 years. (5) When requested by a relevant regulated entity for the purpose of complying with section 56(1) (acceptance or return of donations: general), the Electoral Commission must provide a unique identifier to the relevant regulated entity. 55D Declaration as to compliance with the donations cap (1) Where a person (P) causes an amount to be received by a relevant regulated entity by way of a donation, a written declaration must be given to the relevant regulated entity— (a) by P, if P is an individual, or (b) if not, by an individual authorised by P to make the declaration, stating, to the best of the individual's knowledge and belief, the donation does not exceed the donations cap under section 55A (cap on donations). (2) A declaration under this section must also state the full name and address of the person by whom it is made and, where subsection (1)(b) applies— (a) state that the person is authorised by P to make the declaration; (b) describe the person's role or position in relation to P; and (c) where relevant, that they have complied with the requirements of section 55F (verification by directors, members and persons of significant control of political donations by companies and limited liability partnerships). (3) A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence. (4) The Commission may by regulations prescribe a form of declaration which may be used for the purposes of this section, and other declarations donors are required to give to a relevant regulated entity by virtue of this Act. 55E Attribution of donations connected with companies and limited liability partnerships (1) For the purposes of section 55A (cap on donations)— (a) a donation made by a company or limited liability partnership is to be treated as made by each relevant person connected with that company or limited liability partnership, and (b) a donation made by a relevant person is to be treated as made by each company or limited liability partnership with which that person is connected. (2) For the purposes of this section, the relevant persons connected with a company are— (a) members of the company, (b) directors of the company, (c) shareholders of the company, and (d) persons with significant control over the company within the meaning of Part 21A of the Companies Act 2006. (3) For the purposes of this section, the relevant persons connected with a limited liability partnership are— (a) members of the limited liability partnership, and (b) persons with significant control over the limited liability partnership. (4) This section applies in addition to, and not in place of, any donation made by the relevant person in their own capacity. (5) This section does not apply to companies with voting shares admitted to trading on a UK regulated market or an EU regulated market within the meaning of section 1173 (minor definitions: general) of the Companies Act 2006. 55F Verification by directors, members and persons of signification control of political donations by companies and limited liability partnerships (1) A company or limited liability partnership must not make a donation until they have verified with their directors, members, shareholders and people with significant control that doing so would not exceed the donations cap. (2) In section 56(1) (acceptance or return of donations: general), leave out from “ascertain)” to the end of the subsection and insert— (a) the identity of the donor; (b) whether they are a permissible donor, and (if that appears to be the case) all such details in respect of him as are required by virtue of paragraph 2 or 2A of Schedule 6 to be given in respect of the donor of a recordable donation; (c) whether the donation exceeds the donations cap.” (3) In section 56(2), after "by virtue of section 54(1)" insert— “or section 55B” (4) After section 56(2) insert— “56 (2A) Where subsection (2) applies and only part of a donation exceeds the donation cap, the party may retain the amount that does not exceed the donations cap.” (5) In section 61(1) (offences concerned with evasion of restrictions on donations), after "other than a permissible donor" insert— “, or which facilitates or is likely to facilitate a breach of section 55A (cap on donations)” (6) In section 160 (general interpretation)— (a) after "“organisation” includes any body corporate and any combination of persons or other unincorporated association;” insert— ““political fund” means a political fund maintained by a trade union under Part I of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992;” (b) after "registered party" means a party registered under Part II of this Act;" insert— ““relevant regulated entity” means— (a) a registered party within the meaning of Part II of this Act; (b) a recognised third party within the meaning of Part VI of this Act; (c) a regulated donee within the meaning of Schedule 7 of this Act; (d) a candidate standing for a relevant election within the meaning of section 22(5) of this Act; (e) an unincorporated association making political contributions within the meaning of Schedule 19A. “relevant person” for the purposes of subsection 55B(2) means— (a) in the case of a political party, the Treasurer; (b) in the case of a recognised third party, the responsible person; (c) in the case of a regulated donee, that person; and (d) in the case of a candidate, that person.” (7) In paragraph 6 of schedule 6 (Donations from impermissible donors), after "section 54(1)(a)" insert— “" or section 55B".” (8) In Schedule 20, in Table after On summary conviction: statutory maximum or 6 months ““Section 56(3) or (4) (failure to return donations) On indictment : fine or 1 year” insert— On summary conviction: statutory maximum or 6 months Section 55A(8) (cap on donations) On indictment : fine or 1 year On summary conviction: statutory maximum or 6 months Section 55B On indictment : fine or 1 year On summary conviction: statutory maximum or 6 months Section 55D(3) (declaration as to compliance with the donations cap) On indictment : fine or 1 year”

NC81

To move the following Clause— “Removal of requirement to publish candidates’ addresses (1) Schedule 1 of RPA 1983 is amended as follows. (2) In rule 6 (nomination of candidates) omit paragraphs (5) and (6). (3) In rule 14 (publication of statement of persons nominated)— “(a) In paragraph (2) for “addresses” substitute “a statement of— “(a) where the candidate’s home address is in the United Kingdom, the constituency or the relevant area within which that address is situated; (b) where the candidate’s home address is outside the United Kingdom, the country within which that address is situated;” (b) After paragraph (2) insert— “(2ZA) In paragraph (2)(a), “relevant area” means— “(a) in relation to a home address in England— (i) if the address is within a district for which there is a district council, that district; (ii) if the address is within a county in which there are no districts with councils, that county; (iii) if the address is within a London borough, that London borough; (iv) if the address is within the City of London (including the Inner and Middle Temples), the City of London; (v) if the address is within the Isles of Scilly, the Isles of Scilly; (b) in relation to a home address in Wales— (i) if the address is within a county, that county; (ii) if the address is within a county borough, that county borough; (c) in relation to a home address in Scotland, the local government area in which the address is situated; (d) in relation to a home address in Northern Ireland, the local government district in which the address is situated.”” (c) Omit paragraph (3A)” (4) In rule 14A (correction of minor errors) omit subparagraph (2)(c).”

NC82

To move the following Clause— “Liability for false statements as to candidates and undue influence on regulated user-to-user services (1) RPA 1983 is amended as follows. (2) Section 106 (false statements as to candidates) is amended as set out in subsections (3) to (5). (3) In subsection (1) after “makes” insert “hosts on a regulated user-to-user service”. (4) After subsection (7) insert— “(7A) It is a defence for a person charged under subsection (1) in connection with the hosting on a regulated user-to-user service if the person is alerted by a person to the presence of any activity on the regulated user-to-user service, or becomes aware of it in any other way, and removes such activity as soon as is reasonably practicable.” (5) After subsection (9) insert— “(10) For the purposes of this section a “regulated user-to-user service” has the meaning given in subsection 4(4) of the Online Safety Act 2023 (“regulated service”, “part 3 service” etc).” (6) Section 114A (undue influence) is amended as set out in subsection (7) to (8). (7) In subsection (5) after (c) insert— “(d) on a regulated user-to-user service operated by or on behalf of P” (8) After subsection (5) insert— “(5A) It is a defence for a person charged under subsection (1) in connection with an activity under subsection 5(d) if the person is alerted by a person to the presence of any such activity on the regulated user-to-user service, or becomes aware of it in any other way, and removes such activity as soon as is reasonably practicable. (5B) For the purposes of subsection (5) a “regulated user-to-user service” has the meaning given in subsection 4(4) of the Online Safety Act 2023 (“regulated service”, “part 3 service” etc).”

NC83

To move the following Clause— “Proposals for regulation of social media during specified elections (1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish proposals for the regulation of content relating to specified elections on regulated user-to-user services during election periods. (2) The specified elections for the purposes of subsection (1) are— (a) UK parliamentary elections, and (b) local government elections in England and Wales. (3) The election periods for the purpose of subsection (1) are— (a) in the case of a parliamentary election, the period between the issuance of a writ and the closure of polling, as set out in paragraph 1 (timetable) of schedule 1 of RPA 1983; or (b) in the case of a local election, the period between the publication of the notice of election and the closure of polling, as set out in schedules 2 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a principal area where poll is not taken together with poll at another election) and schedule 3 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a principal area where the poll is taken together with the poll at a relevant election or referendum) of the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006. (4) Proposals under subsection (1) must include measures to require regulated user-to-user services to— (a) have regard to fairness and public confidence in specified elections in relation to the publication and promotion of content on the service; and (b) remove content that is deliberately false or misleading relating to specified elections as quickly as is reasonably possible. (5) In preparing proposals under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must have regard to— (a) The operation of the Online Safety Act 2023 with regard to regulated user-to-user services; and (b) The operation of section 6 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code as established by section 319 (OFCOM’s standards code) of the Communications Act 2003 (“the Broadcasting Code”). (6) In preparing proposals under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must consult— (a) the Electoral Commission, (b) Ofcom, (c) representatives of broadcasters subject to the Broadcasting Code, (d) representations of operators of regulated user-to-user services; (e) representatives of registered political parties; and (f) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate. (7) The Secretary of State must lay the proposals before both Houses of Parliament. (8) For the purposes of this section a “regulated user-to-user service” has the meaning given in subsection 4(4) of the Online Safety Act 2023 (“regulated service”, “part 3 service” etc).”

NC84

To move the following Clause— “Party descriptions in the form of instructions to voters After subparagraph (2)(g) of section 28A of PPERA 2000 (descriptions) insert— “(h) could be interpreted as an instruction to an elector on how to cast their vote.””

NC85

To move the following Clause— “Permissible donors not to include overseas voters At the end of subsection 54(2)(a) of PPERA (permissible doors) insert — “and who is not qualified to vote as an overseas elector under section 1 (extension of parliamentary franchise) of the RPA 1985”

NC86

To move the following Clause— “Impermissible donations where doner’s income is not subject to UK tax liability (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as follows. (2) In section 54 (permissible donors, subsection (1)— (a) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (aa) (both as inserted by section 9(1) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 and as substituted by section 10(1) of that Act); (b) after that paragraph insert— “(ab) the person by whom the donation is to be made is using the Foreign Income and Gains regime to claim tax relief on— (i) income and gains arising from outside the UK; or (ii) UK income or gains deemed to be foreign under the qualifying asset holding company rules.””

NC87

To move the following Clause— “Randomised listing of names on ballot papers (1) Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2015 is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 2, at end insert— “14 The order of candidate surnames on ballot papers where more than one candidate is to be elected must be listed using a randomised system rather than names being listed alphabetically.””

NC88

Z&e Franklin

lan Sollom

lan Roome

To move the following Clause— “Proposals for a Royal Commission on political donations and campaign expenditure (1) Within three months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish proposals for the establishment of a Royal Commission to consider— (a) the merits of a cap on political donations, and the level at which such a cap should be set, and (b) the effectiveness of existing limits on campaign expenditure, including the appropriateness of the time period during which those limits apply. (2) Any proposals made under this section must specify that the Royal Commission should publish its recommendations for a cap on political donations within twelve months of being established. (3) Proposals published under this section must include proposals for the Royal Commission’s— (a) terms of reference, (b) membership, and (c) funding.”

6

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out “16” and insert “the age at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003”

7

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “16 years” and insert “the age at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003”

8

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in paragraph 2 for “of 18 years”, in both places it occurs, substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003”; (b) in paragraph (3) for “of 18 years” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003””

9

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 2, line 5, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in subsection (1)(d), for “of eighteen” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003”; (b) in subsection (4), for “of eighteen years” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003””

10

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 2, line 9, leave out “for “18” substitute “16”” and insert “for “of 18” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003”

11

Sir lain Duncan Smith

Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out from “for” to end and insert “aged 18 or over, or the date of his or her 18th birthday is” substitute “the age at which they may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licensing Act 2003, or over, or shall reach that age”

NC72

To move the following Clause— “Donations etc in cryptoassets (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties etc) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (6). (2) In section 52 (payments, services etc not to be regarded as donations), in subsection (2)(b), after “donation” insert “other than a donation in cryptoassets (see section 55A(5)),”. (3) In section 55 (payments which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors), after subsection (6) insert— “(7) This section is subject to section 55A.” (4) After section 55 insert— “55A Cryptoassets (1) The following provisions have effect for the purposes of this Part. (2) Any donation in cryptoassets received by a registered party is to be regarded as a donation received by the party from a person who is not a permissible donor. (3) Where part of a donation received by a registered party is in cryptoassets, that part is to be regarded as a separate donation (and subsection (2) applies to it). (4) Where, as a result of subsection (2), a registered party is prohibited from accepting a donation, the party must act in accordance with section 56(2)(a) or (b) (whichever is relevant in the circumstances). (5) A donation is in cryptoassets if— (a) in the case of a donation falling within section 50(2)(a) (gifts), it is a gift of cryptoassets; (b) in the case of a donation falling within section 50(2)(b) (sponsorship), the property transferred (as mentioned in section 51(1)(a)) is cryptoassets; (c) in the case of a donation falling within section 50(2)(c) (payments of subscriptions etc), the payment of the subscription or fee is made using cryptoassets; (d) in the case of a donation falling within section 50(2)(d) (payment of expenses), the property transferred in payment for expenses is cryptoassets; (e) in the case of a donation falling within section 50(2)(f) (provision of property etc for use or benefit), the property provided for the use or benefit of the party is cryptoassets. (6) “Cryptoasset” means a cryptographically secured digital representation of value or contractual rights that uses a form of distributed ledger technology and can be transferred, stored or traded electronically. (7) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the definition of cryptoasset in subsection (6).” (5) In section 56 (acceptance or returns of donations: general)— (a) in subsection (1)(a), after “donation” insert “, other than a donation in cryptoassets,”; (b) after that subsection insert— “(1ZA) Where a donation in cryptoassets is received by a registered party, all reasonable steps must be taken forthwith by or on behalf of the party to verify (or, in so far as any of the following is not apparent, ascertain) the identity of the donor and all such details in respect of the donor as are required by virtue of paragraph 6 of Schedule 6 to be given in respect of the donor of a recordable donation.”; (c) in subsection (3A), before “it shall” insert “and the donation concerned is not a donation in cryptoassets,”. (6) In Schedule 6 (details to be given in donation reports), in paragraph 6— (a) the existing text becomes sub-paragraph (1); (b) in that sub-paragraph, for “In relation” substitute “Subject to sub-paragraph (2), in relation”; (c) after that sub-paragraph insert— “(2) This paragraph does not apply in relation to a recordable donation which also falls within section 54(1)(b) (instead see paragraph 7).” (7) The amendments made by this section have effect in relation to a donation received by a registered party on or after 25 March 2026 other than a donation which, before the commencement of this section, has been dealt with in accordance with section 56(2) of PPERA 2000. (8) But in relation to a requirement to prepare a quarterly report under section 62 of PPERA 2000, the amendments have effect only in relation to a quarterly report required to be prepared for a period ending on or after the commencement of this section. (9) Schedule (Donations in cryptoassets: transitional provision) makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of this section. (10) Schedule (Regulated transactions involving cryptoassets) makes amendments, and transitional provision, relating to regulated transactions with registered parties involving cryptoassets.”

NC73

To move the following Clause— “Meaning of “donation” (1) In Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) (control of donations to candidates at local elections in Northern Ireland), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (2) In Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 (control of donations to candidates at elections), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (3) In PPERA 2000— (a) in Part 4 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc), in section 50(2)(d), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (b) in Schedule 7 (control of donations to individuals and members associations), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (c) in Schedule 11 (control of donations to recognised third parties), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (d) in Schedule 15 (control of donations to permitted participants), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (4) In Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (control of donations to accredited campaigners), in paragraph 2(1)(c), in the words before sub-paragraph (i), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (5) In Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) (referendum campaign rules: control of donations to permitted participants), in paragraph 31(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (6) In Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) (control of donations to candidates at police and crime commissioner elections), in paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”. (7) In Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) (control of donations to individual candidates at a Senedd election)— (a) in the English language text of paragraph 2(1)(c), after “spent” insert “or other property transferred”; (b) in the Welsh language text of paragraph 2(1)(c), after “wario” insert “neu eiddo arall sy'n cael ei drosglwyddo”.”

NC74

To move the following Clause— “Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors (1) Part 4 of PPERA 2000 (control of donations to registered parties and their members etc) is amended as set out in subsections (2) to (14). (2) In section 54 (permissible donors)— (a) in subsection (1)— (i) omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (aa) (both as inserted by section 9(1) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 and as substituted by section 10(1) of that Act); (ii) after that paragraph insert— “(ab) any declaration required to be made in respect of the donation by section 55D (overseas contributors) has not been received by the party; or”; (b) in subsection (2)— (i) in paragraph (a) (before its amendment by section 10(2) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009), at the end insert “, subject to section 55B (cap on donations by overseas contributors)”; (ii) in paragraph (a) (as amended by section 10(2) of the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009), for the words from “and (subject” to the end substitute “, subject to— (i) the condition in subsection (2ZA) (read with subsection (2ZB)) (tax residence), and (ii) section 55B (cap on donations by overseas contributors);”; (c) in subsection (3), for “subsection (2)(a) shall be read as referring” substitute “, the reference in subsection (2)(a) to an individual who is registered in an electoral register is to be read as if it were a reference”. (3) After section 55A (inserted by section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) of this Act) insert— “Donations by overseas contributors 55B Cap on donations by overseas contributors (1) An individual is not to be treated as a permissible donor by virtue of section 54(2)(a) in relation to a donation if— (a) the individual is an overseas contributor when the donation is received by the registered party, and (b) the value of the donation, or the aggregate amount of that donation and the individual’s relevant previous contributions in relation to the donation (determined in accordance with section 55C and Schedule 5A), is more than £100,000. (2) An individual is an overseas contributor at a time during a calendar year if the individual— (a) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of an overseas elector’s declaration at that time, or (b) is registered in an electoral register otherwise than in pursuance of such a declaration at that time but was not resident in the United Kingdom during all or part of the period— (i) beginning at the beginning of the previous calendar year, and (ii) ending at that time. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2)(b), where an individual— (a) is not resident in the United Kingdom, but (b) is registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration, the individual is to be treated as being resident in the United Kingdom at that time. (4) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (1)(a) is to be read as referring to the individual being an overseas contributor at the time of the individual’s death (rather than when the donation is received). (5) In this section— “electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; “overseas elector’s declaration” means a declaration made under and in accordance with section 1C of the Representation of the People Act 1985; “resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); “service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983. 55C Relevant previous contributions (1) Where a donation by an individual (the “main donation”) is received by a registered party in a calendar year, the individual’s relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation are— (a) each relevant overseas donation by the individual which was received by its donee during the relevant portion of the calendar year, and (b) each transaction which is a relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual when the main donation is received by the party. (2) The amount of the individual’s relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation is determined by adding together— (a) the value of each relevant overseas donation described in subsection (1)(a), and (b) the value of each relevant overseas transaction described in subsection (1)(b) when the main donation is received by the party. (3) The relevant portion of the calendar year is the period— (a) beginning at the beginning of the calendar year, and (b) ending when the main donation is received by the registered party. (4) Part 1 of Schedule 5A— (a) lists the kinds of donation which are “relevant overseas donations”; (b) makes provision about determining the value of such donations. (5) Part 2 of Schedule 5A— (a) lists the kinds of transaction which are “relevant overseas transactions”; (b) makes provision about determining the value of such transactions. (6) In this section, “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3). 55D Declaration by overseas contributor (1) Where a donation by an individual (the “main donation”) is received by a registered party at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor— (a) the individual must give the party a written declaration, and (b) the party must retain the declaration until the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the day on which the party receives it. (2) Subsection (1)(a) does not apply at any time after the main donation, or an equivalent amount, is returned, or sent to the Commission, in accordance with section 56(2). (3) The declaration must state— (a) the individual’s full name and address; (b) whether, at the time the main donation is received, the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where, at that time, the individual is an overseas contributor by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom; (d) the value of the main donation; (e) the date on which the declaration is made. (4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (5) The declaration must also— (a) list each relevant overseas donation in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation; (b) list each donation which would be a donation described in paragraph (a) but for paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 5A (donations which have been returned); (c) state the value of each donation described in paragraph (a) or (b); (d) in relation to each of those donations, state (as appropriate)— (i) that it was accepted or refused by its donee, (ii) that it has yet to be accepted or refused by its donee, or (iii) that the individual does not know whether it has been accepted or refused. (6) The declaration must also— (a) list each relevant overseas transaction in relation to the individual which is a relevant previous contribution in relation to the main donation; (b) state the value of each of those transactions at the time the main donation is received. (7) The declaration must also state that, to the best of the individual’s knowledge and belief, the aggregate amount of the main donation and the individual’s relevant previous contributions in relation to the main donation (determined in accordance with section 55C and Schedule 5A) is not more than £100,000. (8) A person who knowingly or recklessly makes a false declaration under this section commits an offence. (9) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest from an individual, this section is to be read as if— (a) in subsection (1), the words before paragraph (a) referred to a donation received by a registered party which is a bequest from an individual who was an overseas contributor at the time of their death; (b) subsection (1)(a) required the declaration to be made by the person (“P”) who transmits the bequest to the registered party; (c) subsection (3)(a) required the declaration to include P’s full name and address as well as the individual’s full name and the individual’s address at the time of their death; (d) subsection (3)(b) and (c) referred to the time of the individual’s death, rather than the time when the donation is received; (e) subsection (5)(d)(iii) referred to P, rather than the individual; (f) subsection (7) referred to P’s knowledge and belief, rather than the individual’s. (10) For provision about determining the value of relevant overseas donations and relevant overseas transactions, see paragraphs 2 and 5 of Schedule 5A. (11) In this section— “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); “relevant overseas donation” has the meaning given in Part 1 of Schedule 5A; “relevant overseas transaction” has the meaning given in Part 2 of Schedule 5A; “relevant previous contribution” has the meaning given in section 55C; “resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); “service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983. Acceptance or return of donations” (4) In section 56 (acceptance or return of donations: general), after subsection (1ZA) (inserted by section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) of this Act) insert—— “(1ZAA) In so far as subsection (1) requires steps to be taken to verify or ascertain whether, in relation to a donation to a registered party from an individual, the cap in section 55B(1)(b) is exceeded, the requirement is to be treated as having been complied with if the party— (a) has received a declaration relating to the donation made in accordance with section 55D, and (b) had no reasonable grounds for thinking that the statement made in accordance with subsection (7) of that section was untruthful or inaccurate.” (5) In section 58 (forfeiture of donations made by impermissible or unidentifiable donors), in subsection (1), in paragraph (a), before “or (b)” insert “, (ab)”. (6) In section 62 (quarterly donation reports)— (a) after subsection (8) insert— “(8A) A donation report for a reporting period must also separately record every donation received during that period from an individual who, at the time the donation is received, is an overseas contributor (as defined in section 55B(2) and (3)). (8B) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (8A) is to be read as referring to an individual who is an overseas contributor at the time of the individual’s death (rather than when the donation is received).”; (b) in subsection (9), before “or (b)” insert “, (ab)”. (7) In section 63 (weekly donation reports during general election periods), after subsection (4) insert— “(4A) The weekly report for a reporting period must also separately record each donation received during that period from an individual who, at the time the donation is received, is an overseas contributor (as defined in section 55B(2) and (3)), so far as that information is for the time being known to the party. (4B) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, subsection (4A) is to be read as referring to an individual who is an overseas contributor at the time of the individual’s death (rather than when the donation is received).” (8) After Schedule 5 insert— “SCHEDULE 5A Section 55C RELEVANT OVERSEAS DONATIONS AND RELEVANT OVERSEAS TRANSACTIONS PART 1 RELEVANT OVERSEAS DONATIONS Meaning of “relevant overseas donation” 1 (1) In this Part of this Act, “relevant overseas donation”, in relation to an individual, means a donation which— (a) is of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (3), and (b) is received by its donee at a time when the individual is an overseas contributor. (2) But a donation which has been, or in respect of which an equivalent amount has been, returned, or sent to the Commission, in accordance with the relevant refusal provision is not a relevant overseas donation. (3) Those donations are— (a) a donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party; (b) a controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee; (c) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised third party; (d) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum; (e) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies; (f) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner; (g) a relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum; (h) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)); (i) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru; (j) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland; (k) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner. (4) In sub-paragraph (3)(e), the reference to an election to which the Representation of the People Act 1983 applies includes an election to which that Act applies by virtue of— (a) the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599); (b) the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024); (c) the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67). (5) In relation to a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (1)(b) is to be read as referring to the individual being an overseas contributor at the time of the individual’s death (rather than when the donation is received). (6) Sections 50 to 52 (meaning of “donation”) do not apply for the purposes of— (a) the references in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) to a donation, or (b) a reference in this Part of this Act to a “relevant overseas donation”, except so far as the reference is to a donation of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (3)(a). (7) The references in sub-paragraph (3) to a donation within the meaning of a Part or Schedule do not include a donation which is to be disregarded for the purposes of that Part or Schedule or to which that Part or Schedule does not apply. (8) In this Part of this Schedule— “accredited campaigner” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (see paragraph 1 of that Schedule); “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); “permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in section 105, except that it does not include a registered party other than a minor party; “permitted participant in a Scottish referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); “recognised third party” has the meaning given in section 85; “regulated donee” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7; “relevant refusal provision” has the meaning given in paragraph 3 of this Schedule. Valuation 2 For the purposes of this Part of this Act, the value of a donation of a kind listed in paragraph 1(3) is to be determined in accordance with the valuation provision set out in the following table. Donation Valuation provision (a) A donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party Section 53 of this Act (b) A controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (c) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised third party Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (d) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (e) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (f) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (g) A relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum Paragraph 34 of that Schedule (h) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)) Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (i) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (j) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland Paragraph 5 of that Schedule (k) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner Paragraph 5 of that Schedule Refusal 3 The table below sets out the “relevant refusal provision” in relation to each kind of donation listed in paragraph 1(3). Donation Relevant refusal provision (a) A donation within the meaning of this Part of this Act to a registered party Section 56(2) of this Act (b) A controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to this Act to a regulated donee Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 8 of that Schedule (c) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to this Act to a recognised third party Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (d) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to this Act to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (e) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (f) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner Paragraph 14 or 15 of that Schedule (g) A relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum Paragraph 36 of that Schedule (h) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)) Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of Schedule 2A to the Representation of the People Act 1983, as that paragraph is applied by article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (i) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (j) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule (k) A relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner Section 56(2) of this Act, as applied by paragraph 7 of that Schedule PART 2 RELEVANT OVERSEAS TRANSACTIONS Meaning of “relevant overseas transaction” 4 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, a transaction of a kind listed in sub-paragraph (2) is a relevant overseas transaction in relation to an individual at a time when— (a) the individual is a party to the transaction (see also sub-paragraph (3)), and (b) the individual is an overseas contributor. (2) Those transactions are— (a) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 4A of this Act; (b) a controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to this Act; (c) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2). (3) Where the transaction is a connected transaction, sub-paragraph (1)(a) is to be read as if it referred to the individual being a person who gives a form of security under the transaction. (4) In this paragraph— “connected transaction” has the meaning given in, as appropriate— (a) section 71F(9) of this Act, (b) paragraph 1(4) of Schedule 7A to this Act, or (c) paragraph 47(9) of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3). Valuation 5 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Act, the value of a transaction of a kind listed in paragraph 4(2) is to be determined in accordance with the valuation provision set out in the table below. Transaction Valuation provision (a) A regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 4A of this Act Section 71G (b) A controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to this Act Paragraph 3 of that Schedule (c) A regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) Paragraph 48 of that Schedule (2) In determining (in accordance with the valuation provision) the value of a regulated transaction which is a loan, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan.” (9) Schedule 6 (details to be given in donation reports) is amended as set out in subsections (10) to (14). (10) In paragraph 1 (interpretation), at the end insert— “(3) In this Schedule— “anonymous entry” (in an electoral register) has the same meaning as in the Representation of the People Act 1983 (see section 9B(4) of that Act); “electoral register” means a register of parliamentary or local government electors maintained under section 9 of the Representation of the People Act 1983; “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3); “resident in the United Kingdom” has the same meaning as in section 1A of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (see section 27(2) of that Act); “service declaration” means a declaration made by a person under and in accordance with section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1983.” (11) After paragraph 1A insert— “Declaration by overseas contributor 1B In relation to each recordable donation in the case of which a declaration under section 55D has been given, a quarterly or weekly report must— (a) state that no reason was found to think that the declaration was untruthful or inaccurate, or (b) give details of any respects in which the declaration was found or suspected to be untruthful or inaccurate.” (12) In paragraph 2 (identity of donors: quarterly reports)— (a) in sub-paragraphs (2)(a) and (3)(b) omit “(within the meaning of section 54)”; (b) in sub-paragraphs (3B) and (3C) omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)” in both places; (c) after sub-paragraph (3C) insert— “(3D) In the case of an individual, the report must also give the following information— (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at the time the donation was received by the registered party; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (3E) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (3D)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (3F) In the case of a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (3D)(a) applies as if it referred to the time of the individual’s death, rather than the time when the donation was received.” (13) In paragraph 3 (identity of donors: weekly reports)— (a) after sub-paragraph (1) insert— “(1A) In the case of a donation from an individual, the report must also give the following information, so far as it is for the time being known to the party— (a) whether the individual was an overseas contributor at the time the donation was received by the registered party; (b) if so, whether that was by virtue of section 55B(2)(a) (overseas elector) or by virtue of section 55B(2)(b) (elector previously not UK resident); (c) where that was so by virtue of section 55B(2)(b), the last date on which the individual was not resident in the United Kingdom. (1B) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1A)(c), ignore any period during which the individual was registered in an electoral register in pursuance of a service declaration. (1C) In the case of a donation in the form of a bequest, sub-paragraph (1A)(a) applies as if it referred to the time of the individual’s death, rather than the time when the donation was received.” (b) in sub-paragraph (2), omit “(within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983)”. (14) In paragraph 6 (donations from impermissible donors), before “applies” insert “or (ab)”. (15) In Schedule 20 to PPERA 2000 (penalties), at the appropriate place insert— “Section 55D(8) (making a false declaration about donation by overseas contributor) On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On indictment: fine or 1 year”. (16) In Schedule 6 to the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (minor and consequential amendments), in paragraphs 15 and 16 (amendments of sections 58(1)(a) and 62(9) of PPERA 2000), for the words from “for “section” to the end substitute “after “(a)” insert “, (aa)””. (17) Schedule (Cap on donations to registered parties by overseas contributors: application and transitional provision) to this Act— (a) makes provision about when certain amendments made by this section have effect, and (b) makes transitional provision in connection with the coming into force of this section. (18) Schedule (Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors) to this Act makes amendments relating to loans to, and other restricted transactions with, registered parties (including provision about application and transitional provision).”

NC75

To move the following Clause— “Power to extend certain restrictions to other types of donation and loan etc (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision so as to achieve, in relation to relevant donations and relevant transactions, effects equivalent to the effects of the following provisions of this Act (which relate to donations and regulated transactions within the meaning of Parts 4 and 4A of PPERA 2000)— (a) section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) and Schedules (Donations in cryptoassets: transitional provision) and (Regulated transactions involving cryptoassets) (prohibition of donations in, and certain transactions involving, cryptoassets), (b) section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) and Schedules (Cap on donations to registered parties by overseas contributors: application and transitional provision) and (Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors) (cap on donations and loans etc made by overseas contributors), and (c) section 60 and Schedule (Loans etc to registered parties by companies and LLPs) (restriction on donations and loans etc made by companies and LLPs). (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations— (a) impose prohibitions and restrictions on the use by unincorporated associations of gifts for the purposes of making political contributions which are similar to the prohibitions and restrictions imposed on the acceptance of donations by the following provisions of this Act— (i) section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) (cap on donations made by overseas contributors), and (ii) section 60 (restriction on donations made by companies and LLPs), and (b) make related provision (including provision about declarations, accounts, reports and offences and transitional provision). (3) “Relevant donation” means— (a) a controlled donation within the meaning of Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000 to a regulated donee; (b) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 11 to PPERA 2000 to a recognised third party; (c) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 15 to PPERA 2000 to a permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum; (d) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 to a candidate at an election to which that Act applies; (e) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 to an accredited campaigner; (f) a relevant donation within the meaning of Part 5 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2) to a permitted participant in a Scottish referendum; (g) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 2A to RPA 1983 to a candidate at an election to the Scottish Parliament (see article 36(4) of the Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/425)); (h) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 6 to the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/864) to a candidate at an election to Senedd Cymru; (i) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 3A to the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962 (c. 14 (N.I.)) to a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland; (j) a relevant donation within the meaning of Schedule 5 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1917) to a candidate at an election of a police and crime commissioner. (4) In subsection (3)(d), the reference to an election to which RPA 1983 applies includes an election to which that Act applies by virtue of— (a) the Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/2599); (b) the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1024); (c) the Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/67). (5) “Relevant transaction” means— (a) a controlled transaction within the meaning of Schedule 7A to PPERA 2000; (b) a regulated transaction within the meaning of Part 6 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2). (6) The powers under subsection (1)(a) and (b) include power to make provision which has retrospective effect as from 25 March 2026 (but the powers under subsections (1)(c) and (2) do not). (7) The power under subsection (2) includes power to provide that the amounts to be aggregated when determining whether the £100,000 cap on amounts contributed by overseas contributors is exceeded include gifts used by unincorporated associations for making political contributions. (8) Regulations under subsection (1) or (2) may, among other things— (a) create or amend offences; (b) confer power on the Secretary of State to make orders or regulations by statutory instrument, including power to amend, repeal or revoke an enactment; (c) make different provision for different purposes; (d) make consequential, supplementary, incidental, transitional, transitory or saving provision; (e) amend, repeal or revoke an enactment or provide for an enactment to apply with modifications. (9) Where regulations under subsection (1)— (a) confer a power to make orders or regulations on the Secretary of State, or (b) apply orders or regulations or provision amended by orders or regulations, the Secretary of State must (where relevant) by regulations make provision for the orders or regulations to apply in relation to Scottish devolved matters or Welsh devolved matters only if, before making the orders or regulations, the Secretary of State consulted the Scottish Ministers or (as appropriate) the Welsh Ministers. (10) Regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) are to be made by statutory instrument. (11) A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament. (12) Before laying before Parliament a draft of a statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9), the Secretary of State must— (a) consult the Electoral Commission, (b) consult the Scottish Ministers in relation to any aspects of the regulations which relate to Scottish devolved matters, and (c) consult the Welsh Ministers in relation to any aspects of the regulations which relate to Welsh devolved matters. (13) The Secretary of State may not make regulations under subsection (1), (2) or (9) after the end of the period of 18 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed. (14) In this section— “accredited campaigner” has the same meaning as in Schedule 4 to the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (see paragraph 1 of that Schedule); “enactment” includes— (a) an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation (as defined in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 1978); (b) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru; (c) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament; (d) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, Northern Ireland legislation; “gift” includes bequest; “minor party” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); “overseas contributor” has the meaning given in section 55B(2) and (3) of PPERA 2000 (inserted by section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) of this Act); “permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in section 105 of PPERA 2000, except that it does not include a registered party other than a minor party; “permitted participant in a Scottish referendum” means a permitted participant as defined in paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to the Referendums (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 2); “political contribution” has the meaning given in paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 19A to PPERA 2000, as amended by Schedule 9 to this Act; “recognised third party” has the meaning given in section 85 of PPERA 2000; “registered party” has the same meaning as in PPERA 2000 (see section 160(1) of that Act); “regulated donee” has the meaning given in paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 to PPERA 2000; “Scottish devolved matters” means matters provision about which would be within the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament if it were contained in an Act of that Parliament; “Welsh devolved matters” means matters provision about which would be within the legislative competence of Senedd Cymru if it were contained in an Act of the Senedd (ignoring any requirement for the consent of a Minister of the Crown imposed under Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006).”

NC76

To move the following Clause— “Entering into of regulated transactions under Part 4A of PPERA 2000 (1) Part 4A of PPERA 2000 (regulation of loans and related transactions) is amended as follows. (2) In section 71F (regulated transactions), after subsection (9) insert— “(9A) A reference to a regulated transaction being entered into includes a reference to the terms of a regulated transaction being varied so as to increase the value of the transaction.” (3) In section 71L (offences relating to regulated transactions), omit subsection (12). (4) In Schedule 7A (control of loans etc to individuals and members associations), in paragraph 1 (operation and construction of Schedule), after sub-paragraph (4) insert— “(4A) A reference to a controlled transaction being entered into includes a reference to the terms of a controlled transaction being varied so as to increase the value of the transaction.” (5) In that Schedule, in paragraph 8 (offences), omit sub-paragraph (12).”

NC77

To move the following Clause— “Procedure for regulations under PPERA 2000 In section 156 of PPERA 2000 (orders and regulations), after subsection (4) insert— “(4ZA) Subsection (2) also does not apply to regulations under— (a) section 54C(3); (b) section 54G; (c) section 54H(7); (d) section 55A(7); (e) section 71HZB(3); and such regulations may not be made unless a draft of the instrument containing them has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.””

NC78

To move the following Clause— “Sharing of information between Electoral Commission and others (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) Before the italic heading before section 149 insert— “Sharing of information between Commission and public authorities 148B Disclosure of information to Commission (1) A relevant public authority (see section 148G) may disclose information to the Commission for the purpose of assisting the performance of the Commission’s functions. (2) The power in subsection (1) is subject to any express restriction on disclosure imposed by or under another enactment (ignoring any restriction which allows disclosure if authorised by an enactment). (3) Disclosure under subsection (1) does not contravene any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed), including any duty of confidence. (4) This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed by a relevant public authority apart from this section. 148C Disclosure of information by Commission (1) The Commission may disclose information to a relevant public authority (see section 148G) for the purpose of assisting the performance of the authority’s functions. (2) The power in subsection (1) is subject to— (a) the restrictions in sections 148D to 148F (information disclosed by revenue authorities), and (b) any express restriction on disclosure imposed by or under another enactment (ignoring any restriction which allows disclosure if authorised by an enactment). (3) Disclosure under subsection (1) does not contravene any other restriction on the disclosure of information (however imposed), including any duty of confidence. (4) This section does not limit the circumstances in which information may be disclosed by the Commission apart from this section. 148D Information disclosed by the Revenue and Customs (1) This section applies where the Revenue and Customs disclose information to the Commission under section 148B(1). (2) The Commission must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific). (3) Any other person who receives the information from the Commission, whether directly or indirectly, must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of the Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (which may be general or specific). (4) A person who discloses personal information in contravention of subsection (2) or (3) commits an offence. (5) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (4) to prove that the person reasonably believed— (a) that the disclosure was lawful, or (b) that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public. (6) A prosecution for an offence under this section may be instituted— (a) in England and Wales, only by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and (b) in Northern Ireland, only by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland. (7) In this section, “personal information” means information relating to a person whose identity— (a) is specified in the information, or (b) can be deduced from it. (8) Subsections (4) to (6) do not affect the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection (2) or (3). 148E Information disclosed by the Welsh Revenue Authority (1) This section applies where the Welsh Revenue Authority discloses information to the Commission under section 148B(1). (2) The Commission must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of the Welsh Revenue Authority (which may be general or specific). (3) Any other person who receives the information from the Commission, whether directly or indirectly, must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of the Welsh Revenue Authority (which may be general or specific). (4) A person who discloses personal information in contravention of subsection (2) or (3) commits an offence. (5) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (4) to prove that the person reasonably believed— (a) that the disclosure was lawful, or (b) that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public. (6) In this section, “personal information” means information relating to a person whose identity— (a) is specified in the information, or (b) can be deduced from it. (7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not affect the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection (2) or (3). 148F Information disclosed by Revenue Scotland (1) This section applies where Revenue Scotland discloses information to the Commission under section 148B(1). (2) The Commission must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of Revenue Scotland (which may be general or specific). (3) Any other person who receives the information from the Commission, whether directly or indirectly, must not further disclose the information, except with the consent of Revenue Scotland (which may be general or specific). (4) A person who discloses personal information in contravention of subsection (2) or (3) commits an offence. (5) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (4) to prove that the person reasonably believed— (a) that the disclosure was lawful, or (b) that the information had already lawfully been made available to the public. (6) In this section, “personal information” means information relating to a person whose identity— (a) is specified in the information, or (b) can be deduced from it. (7) Subsections (4) and (5) do not affect the pursuit of any remedy or the taking of any action in relation to a contravention of subsection (2) or (3). 148G Meaning of “relevant public authority” (1) In sections 148B and 148C, “relevant public authority” means— (a) a government department (including a Northern Ireland department); (b) an officer listed in subsection (2) (officers involved in elections etc); (c) a person listed in subsection (4) (persons connected with law enforcement etc); (d) a person listed in subsection (6) (revenue authorities); (e) a person listed in subsection (7) (parliamentary bodies and officers); (f) a person not mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) so far as the person discharges regulatory functions, or enforcement functions, of a public nature in relation to any description of activities. (2) The officers mentioned in subsection (1)(b) are— (a) an electoral registration officer (see section 8 of the Representation of the People Act 1983); (b) a returning officer for an election; (c) a counting officer for a referendum; (d) a petition officer for a process for dealing with a recall petition within the meaning of the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (see section 1(2) of that Act). (3) In subsection (2), a reference to a returning officer, a counting officer or a petition officer— (a) is a reference to an officer who, under an enactment, holds an office with that title or an officer with a title which includes those words and other words, and (b) includes a person who, under an enactment or by virtue of an appointment made under an enactment, carries out some or all of the functions of such an officer. (4) The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(c) are— (a) a member of a body mentioned in subsection (5) (police forces etc); (b) the National Police Chiefs’ Council; (c) the Independent Office for Police Conduct; (d) the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner; (e) the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland; (f) the Service Police Complaints Commissioner. (5) The bodies mentioned in subsection (4)(a) are— (a) a police force in England or Wales; (b) the Police Service of Scotland; (c) the Police Service of Northern Ireland; (d) the National Crime Agency; (e) the British Transport Police; (f) the Civil Nuclear Constabulary; (g) the Ministry of Defence Police; (h) a service police force, within the meaning given by section 375 of the Armed Forces Act 2006; (i) the tri-service serious crime unit, within the meaning given by section 375(1A) of the Armed Forces Act 2006; (j) a body of constables appointed under— (i) provision incorporating section 79 of the Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847, (ii) an order made under section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964, or (iii) section 154 of the Port of London Act 1968 (c. xxxii). (6) The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(d) are— (a) the Revenue and Customs; (b) the Welsh Revenue Authority; (c) Revenue Scotland. (7) The persons mentioned in subsection (1)(e) are— (a) the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards; (b) the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority; (c) the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland; (d) the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body; (e) the Senedd Commissioner for Standards; (f) the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd; (g) the Northern Ireland Assembly Commissioner for Standards; (h) the Northern Ireland Assembly Commission; (i) the Independent Remuneration Board (for the Northern Ireland Assembly). (8) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend this section so as to vary the definition of “relevant public authority” by— (a) adding a reference to a person or a description of person (including a description relating to a person’s functions); (b) removing or varying a reference to a person or a description of person where the reference was added by virtue of paragraph (a). (9) The Secretary of State must consult the Commission before making regulations under subsection (8). (10) The Secretary of State may make regulations under subsection (8)(b) only on, and in accordance with, a recommendation of the Commission. (11) In this section, “enforcement function” means a function of, or conferred for the purpose of— (a) monitoring or securing compliance with an enactment or rule of law; (b) investigating failures to comply with an enactment or rule of law; (c) instituting or conducting criminal proceedings; (d) taking other measures in response to failures to comply with an enactment or rule of law. 148H Interpretation of sections 148B to 148G In sections 148B to 148G— “enactment” includes (in addition to the things it includes by virtue of section 160(1))— (a) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, a Measure or Act of Senedd Cymru, (b) an enactment comprised in, or in an instrument made under, an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and (c) assimilated direct legislation; “the Revenue and Customs” has the meaning given by section 17(3) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.” (3) In section 156 (orders and regulations), in subsection (4ZA) (inserted by section (Procedure for regulations under PPERA 2000) of this Act), after paragraph (e) insert— “(f) section 148G(8);”. (4) In Schedule 20 (penalties), at the appropriate place insert— “Section 148D(4) (onward disclosure of personal information disclosed to the Commission by the Revenue and Customs) On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years Section 148E(4) (onward disclosure of personal information disclosed to the Commission by the Welsh Revenue Authority) On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years Section 148F(4) (onward disclosure of personal information disclosed to the Commission by Revenue Scotland) On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years”.”

NC2

“the Revenue and Customs” has the meaning given by section 17(3) of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005.” (3) In section 156 (orders and regulations), in subsection (4ZA) (inserted by section (Procedure for regulations under PPERA 2000) of this Act), after paragraph (e) insert— “(f) section 148G(8);”. (4) In Schedule 20 (penalties), at the appropriate place insert— On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court “Section 148D(4) (onward disclosure of personal On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months information disclosed to the Commission by the Revenue and Customs) On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court Section 148E(4) (onward disclosure of personal On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months information disclosed to the Commission by the Welsh Revenue Authority) On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years On summary conviction in England and Wales: fine or the general limit in a magistrates’ court Section 148F(4) (onward disclosure of personal On summary conviction in Scotland: statutory maximum or 12 months information disclosed to the Commission by Revenue Scotland) On summary conviction in Northern Ireland: statutory maximum or 6 months On conviction on indictment: fine or 2 years”.”

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Clause 41, page 52, line 19, leave out “and (2)”

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Clause 58, page 68, line 14, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Clause 58, page 68, line 17, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Clause 58, page 68, line 22, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Clause 58, page 68, line 25, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Clause 58, page 68, leave out lines 29 to 36 and insert— “(1D) For the purposes of subsections (1B) and (1C), a “relevant benefit” accrues to a registered party from a person (P) if— (a) the party accepts a donation from P as a donor, (b) the party enters into a regulated transaction with P as an authorised participant, or (c) the party enters into a transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(a) with another person and that other person enters into a regulated transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(b) (a “connected transaction”) with P as an authorised participant. (1E) For the purposes of subsections (1B) and (1C), the relevant benefit accrues— (a) in the case of a donation, when it is accepted; (b) in the case of a regulated transaction within subsection (1D)(b), when the transaction is entered into; (c) in the case of a connected transaction within subsection (1D)(c), when the connected transaction is entered into. (1F) In subsections (1D) and (1E), “authorised participant” and “regulated transaction” have the same meaning as in Part 4A (see section 71X).”

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Clause 58, page 72, line 22, leave out paragraph (b)

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Clause 60, page 73, line 28, leave out “revenue” and insert “profits”

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Clause 60, page 75, line 6, after “section” insert “— (a)”

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Clause 60, page 75, line 9, at end insert— “(b) condition C in subsection (4) is to be read as if paragraph (b) of that subsection referred to at least two persons including P.”

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Clause 60, page 76, line 37, after “section” insert “— (a)”

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Clause 60, page 76, line 41, at end insert— “(b) condition C in subsection (4) is to be read as if paragraph (b) of that subsection referred to at least two persons including P.”

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Clause 60, page 77, line 40, leave out “revenue” and insert “profits”

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Clause 60, page 77, line 42, leave out “revenue” and insert “profits”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 2, leave out “revenue” and insert “profits”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 5, leave out from “person’s” to “to” in line 6 and insert “profit for each relevant financial year”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 12, leave out “revenue” and insert “profits”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 15, leave out from “person’s” to “to” in line 16 and insert “profit for each relevant financial year”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 18, leave out from second “the” to “to” in line 20 and insert “profit of each subsidiary undertaking of the person for each relevant financial year of the subsidiary undertaking”

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Clause 60, page 78, leave out lines 28 to 35 and insert— “(5) References in this section to a person’s “profit” for a financial year are references to the amount that is produced by deducting from the person’s income relating to that year the person’s expenditure relating to that year (including charges to tax) and a person “makes a profit” for a financial year only where that amount is more than zero.”

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Clause 60, page 78, leave out lines 36 to 41 and insert— “(6) For the purposes of this section, a GAAP compliant profit and loss account of a person for a financial year is determinative of the person’s income and expenditure relating to that year (subject to any regulations under subsection (7)). (6A) If there is not a GAAP compliant profit and loss account of a person for a financial year, the financial year is to be treated for the purposes of this section as one in which the person does not make a profit.”

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Clause 60, page 79, line 2, leave out “revenue” and insert “income or expenditure”

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Clause 60, page 79, line 3, leave out "revenue" and insert "profit"

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Clause 60, page 79, leave out lines 5 to 11 and insert— "(8) For the purposes of this section, a “relevant benefit” accrues to a registered party from a person (P) if— (a) the party accepts a donation from P as a donor (but see subsection (9)), (b) the party enters into a regulated transaction with P as an authorised participant, or (c) the party enters into a transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(a) with another person and that other person enters into a regulated transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(b) (a “connected transaction”) with P as an authorised participant. (8A) For the purposes of this section, the relevant benefit accrues— (a) in the case of a donation, when it is accepted (but see subsection (9)); (b) in the case of a regulated transaction within subsection (8)(b), when the transaction is entered into; (c) in the case of a connected transaction within subsection (8)(c), when the connected transaction is entered into."

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Clause 60, page 79, line 18, at end insert— "(9A) The amounts required to be deducted under step 2 in subsection (2) and step 3 in subsection (3), in calculating the amount of a person’s remaining available profits at the time of a donation’s receipt, do not include the value of a regulated transaction that, at that time— (a) has come to an end, (b) has become void by virtue of section 71I or 71J, or (c) is a transaction to which the person is no longer a party. (9B) For the purposes of subsection (9A)(a), a loan comes to an end if— (a) the whole debt (or all of the remaining debt) is repaid, or (b) the creditor releases the whole debt (or all of the remaining debt)."

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Clause 60, page 79, line 18, at end insert— "(9C) For the purposes of this section— (a) references to the value of a regulated transaction are to its value at the time of receipt of the donation in question, (b) that value is to be determined in accordance with section 71G, and (c) in determining (in accordance with section 71G) the value of a regulated transaction which is a loan, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan."

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Clause 60, page 79, line 19, at end insert— "“authorised participant” has the same meaning as in Part 4A (see section 71X);"

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Clause 60, page 79, line 21, at end insert— "“GAAP compliant profit and loss account” means a profit and loss account, or an income statement or other equivalent financial statement, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice;"

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Clause 60, page 79, line 27, at end insert— "“regulated transaction” has the same meaning as in Part 4A (see section 71X);"

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Clause 60, page 79, line 27, at end insert— "“relevant financial year”, in relation to a donation and a person, means a financial year of the person that falls wholly within the relevant period and in which the person makes a profit;"

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Clause 60, page 79, line 29, leave out “three” and insert “five”

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Clause 60, page 79, leave out lines 32 to 36

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Clause 60, page 81, line 9, at end insert— "(1C) For the purposes of subsection (1B)(c), the party is to be treated as having reasonable grounds for so thinking if— (a) at the time of inspection the information referred to in subsection (1B)(a) included a notice given under section 790LC of the Companies Act 2006, (b) the date stated in the notice by virtue of section 790LC(2)(b) of that Act was on or before the date of the donation’s receipt by the party, and (c) at the time of inspection the information referred to in subsection (1B)(a) included nothing to indicate that the information in the notice given under section 790LC of that Act had been superseded."

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Clause 60, page 82, line 15, at end insert— "(3A) Sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3)(c) apply in the case of a registrable person who has an anonymous entry in an electoral register as if they provided instead for the quarterly report to state that the registered party has seen evidence of such description as is prescribed by the Secretary of State in regulations that the registrable person has an anonymous entry in an electoral register."

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Clause 60, page 82, line 38, leave out subsection (7)

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Clause 60, page 82, line 45, at end insert— "(8) Schedule (Loans etc to registered parties by companies and LLPs) makes amendments relating to transactions involving a company or limited liability partnership and a registered party."

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Page 88, line 9, leave out Clause 71

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Clause 82, page 102, line 31, at end insert— "(ha) section (Power to extend certain restrictions to other types of donation and loan etc) (power to extend certain restrictions to other types of donation and loan etc);"

NS1

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) DONATIONS IN CRYPTOASSETS: TRANSITIONAL PROVISION Interpretation 1 In this Schedule— ... [text of schedule] ..."

NS2

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Donations etc in cryptoassets) REGULATED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING CRYPTOASSETS ... [text of schedule] ..."

NS3

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) CAP ON DONATIONS TO REGISTERED PARTIES BY OVERSEAS CONTRIBUTORS: APPLICATION AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISION ... [text of schedule] ..."

NS4

To move the following Schedule— "SCHEDULE Section (Cap on donations etc by overseas contributors) CAP ON LOANS ETC TO REGISTERED PARTIES BY OVERSEAS CONTRIBUTORS ... [text of schedule] ..."

NS5

To move the following Schedule— “SCHEDULE Section 60 LOANS ETC TO REGISTERED PARTIES BY COMPANIES AND LLPS 1 Chapter 1 of Part 4A of PPERA 2000 (regulation of loans to and related transactions with registered parties) is amended as follows. 2 In section 71H (authorised participants), after subsection (3ZA) (inserted by Schedule 6 to the Political Parties and Elections Act 2009) insert— “(3ZB) In determining for the purposes of this Part whether a company or limited liability partnership is an authorised participant in relation to a regulated transaction, section 54(3ZA) and sections 54H and 54I are to be read as if— (a) references to a donation (other than in section 54H(8), (8A) and (9)) were references to a regulated transaction; (b) references to the time of a donation’s receipt by a registered party were references to the time of each relevant occurrence in relation to the transaction; (c) references to the amount of a donation were references to the value of the transaction; (d) references to the calendar year in which a donation is received were references to the calendar year in which the relevant occurrence in question falls. (3ZC) For the purposes of subsection (3ZB) there is a “relevant occurrence” in relation to a regulated transaction when— (a) the transaction is first entered into; (b) the transaction becomes a regulated transaction (having not been one when it was first entered into) by virtue of a variation of its terms; (c) the terms of the transaction are varied so as to increase its value; (d) a person transfers, or purports to transfer, their interest in the transaction. (3ZD) In determining (in accordance with section 71G) the value, at the time of a relevant occurrence, of a regulated transaction which is a loan, the total amount to be lent under the loan agreement is to be treated as reduced by the amount of any repayments that have been made of the principal of the loan.” 3 In section 71L (offences relating to regulated transactions)— (a) after subsection (9B) (inserted by Schedule (Cap on loans etc to registered parties by overseas contributors) to this Act) insert— “(9C) The treasurer or another officer of a registered party is not to be treated for the purposes of this section as a person who ought reasonably to have known that a company or limited liability partnership was not an authorised participant in a regulated transaction by virtue of not satisfying any of conditions A to D in section 54E or, as the case may be, in section 54F (significant control test) if— (a) within the relevant period the registered party inspected the information delivered by the company or limited liability partnership to the registrar of companies under Part 21A of the Companies Act 2006 that is available for public inspection, (b) the information showed (or appeared to show) that, as at the time of inspection, one of conditions A to D in section 54E was met in relation to the company, or (as the case may be) one of conditions A to D in section 54F was met in relation to the limited liability partnership, and (c) except where the relevant period is the one in subsection (9E)(d), the registered party had no reasonable grounds for thinking that, notwithstanding the information, the company or limited liability partnership did not satisfy any of those conditions. (9D) For the purposes of subsection (9C)(c) the registered party is to be treated as having reasonable grounds for so thinking if, at the time of inspection, the information referred to in subsection (9C)(a)— (a) included a notice given under section 790LC of the Companies Act 2006, and (b) included nothing to indicate that the information in the notice given under section 790LC of that Act had been superseded. (9E) In subsection (9C) “the relevant period”, in relation to a regulated transaction, means— (a) where it is being determined what a person ought reasonably to have known when the transaction was first entered into, the period of 30 days ending with the day before the day on which the transaction was first entered into; (b) where it is being determined what a person ought reasonably to have known when the transaction became a regulated transaction as described in section 71F(5), the period of 30 days ending with the day before the day on which the transaction so became a regulated transaction; (c) where it is being determined what a person ought reasonably to have known when the terms of the transaction were varied as described in section 71F(9A), the period of 30 days ending with the day before the day on which its terms were so varied; (d) where it is being determined what a person ought reasonably to have known when a party to the transaction ceased to be an authorised participant (see subsection (13)), the period of 90 days ending with the day before the day on which the party ceased to be an authorised participant.”; (b) after subsection (13) insert— “(13A) In this section “the registrar of companies” has the same meaning as in the Companies Act 2006 (see section 1060 of that Act). (13B) References in this section to provisions of the Companies Act 2006 are, in relation to a limited liability partnership, references to those provisions as applied or incorporated (with modifications) by regulations under section 15 of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000.” 4 In section 71V (register of recordable transactions), in subsection (2)(b), after “paragraphs 2” insert “and 2A”. 5 In Schedule 6A (details to be given in transaction reports), after paragraph 2 insert— “Further information relating to authorised participants that are companies or LLPs: quarterly reports 2ZA (1) This paragraph applies in relation to each recordable transaction (other than one to which paragraph 2A applies) which has an authorised participant which is a company falling within section 54(2)(b) or a limited liability partnership falling within section 54(2)(f). (2) In relation to each authorised participant which is a company, a quarterly report must also— (a) give the date on which the registered party, before the transaction was entered into, inspected (or last inspected) the information delivered by the company to the registrar of companies under Part 21A of the Companies Act 2006 that is available for public inspection, (b) give the name of each person (if any) who, as at that date, is (according to the information so inspected) a registrable person or registrable relevant legal entity in relation to the company, and (c) give the relevant address of each registrable person whose name is given under paragraph (b) or, where that address is not known to the party, include a statement to that effect. (3) In relation to each authorised participant which is a limited liability partnership, a quarterly report must also— (a) give the date on which the registered party, before the transaction was entered into, inspected (or last inspected) the information delivered by the limited liability partnership to the registrar of companies under Part 21A of the Companies Act 2006 that is available for public inspection, (b) give the name of each person (if any) who, as at that date, is (according to the information so inspected) a registrable person or registrable relevant legal entity in relation to the limited liability partnership, and (c) give the relevant address of each registrable person whose name is given under paragraph (b) or, where that address is not known to the party, include a statement to that effect. (4) Sub-paragraphs (2)(c) and (3)(c) apply in the case of a registrable person who has an anonymous entry in an electoral register as if they provided instead for the quarterly report to state that the registered party has seen evidence of such description as is prescribed by the Secretary of State in regulations that the registrable person has an anonymous entry in an electoral register. (5) In this paragraph— “name” means the name that would satisfy the requirement to provide a name imposed by section 790K of the Companies Act 2006; “registrable person” and “registrable relevant legal entity”, in relation to a company or limited liability partnership, have the same meaning as in Part 21A of the Companies Act 2006; “the registrar of companies” has the same meaning as in the Companies Act 2006 (see section 1060 of that Act); “relevant address” (of a registrable person) means— (a) if that person’s address is shown in an electoral register at the date given under sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (3)(a) (as the case may be), that address, and (b) otherwise, the person’s home address (whether in the United Kingdom or elsewhere). (6) References in this paragraph to provisions of the Companies Act 2006 are, in relation to a limited liability partnership, references to those provisions as applied or incorporated (with modifications) by regulations under section 15 of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000. (7) References in this paragraph to an authorised participant in a regulated transaction do not include the registered party deriving the benefit of the transaction. Information relating to Irish transactions: quarterly reports”;”

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Schedule 8, page 150, line 8, after “donee” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 150, line 11, after “donee” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 150, line 18, after “donee” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 150, line 22, after “donee” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 150, leave out lines 26 to 34 and insert— “(1D) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1B) and (1C), a “relevant controlled benefit” accrues to a regulated donee from a person (P) if— (a) the donee accepts a controlled donation from P as a donor, (b) the donee enters into a controlled transaction with P as an authorised participant, or (c) the donee enters into a transaction of a description mentioned in paragraph 2(3)(a) of Schedule 7A with another person and that other person enters into a controlled transaction of a description mentioned in paragraph 2(3)(b) of that Schedule (a “connected transaction”) with P as an authorised participant. (1DA) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1B) and (1C), the relevant controlled benefit accrues— (a) in the case of a controlled donation, when it is accepted; (b) in the case of a controlled transaction within sub-paragraph (1D)(b), when the transaction is entered into; (c) in the case of a connected transaction within sub-paragraph (1D)(c), when the connected transaction is entered into. (1DB) In sub-paragraphs (1D) and (1DA), “authorised participant” and “controlled transaction” have the same meaning as in Schedule 7A (see paragraphs 2 and 4 of that Schedule).”

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Schedule 8, page 152, line 7, leave out paragraph 9

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Schedule 8, page 152, line 20, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 152, line 23, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 152, line 29, after “party” insert “from the person”

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Schedule 8, page 152, line 33, after “party” insert “from the person”

111

Schedule 8, page 152, line 37, leave out from beginning to end of line 2 on page 153 and insert— “(1D) For the purposes of subsections (1B) and (1C), a “relevant benefit” accrues to a registered party from a person (P) if— (a) the party accepts a donation (within the meaning of Part 4) from P as a donor, (b) the party enters into a regulated transaction with P as an authorised participant, or (c) the party enters into a transaction of a description mentioned in section 71F(4)(a) with another person and that other person enters into a connected transaction with P as an authorised participant. (1E) For the purposes of subsections (1B) and (1C), the relevant benefit accrues— (a) in the case of a donation, when it is accepted; (b) in the case of a regulated transaction within subsection (1D)(b), when the transaction is entered into; (c) in the case of a connected transaction within subsection (1D)(c), when the connected transaction is entered into.”

112

Schedule 8, page 154, line 17, leave out paragraph (c)

113

Schedule 8, page 154, line 39, leave out paragraph 16

114

Schedule 8, page 155, line 30, leave out “Level 5” and insert “statutory maximum”

115

Schedule 8, page 156, line 1, leave out paragraph 20

116

Schedule 8, page 156, line 17, after “participant” insert “from the person”

117

Schedule 8, page 156, line 21, after “participant” insert “from the person”

118

Schedule 8, page 156, line 28, after “participant” insert “from the person”

119

Schedule 8, page 156, line 32, after “participant” insert “from the person”

120

Schedule 8, page 156, line 33, leave out “party” and insert “regulated participant”

121

Schedule 8, page 156, leave out lines 36 to 44 and insert— “(1D) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1B) and (1C), a “relevant controlled benefit” accrues to a regulated participant from a person (P) if— (a) the regulated participant accepts a controlled donation (within the meaning of paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 7) from P as a donor, (b) the regulated participant enters into a controlled transaction with P as an authorised participant, or (c) the regulated participant enters into a transaction of a description mentioned in paragraph 2(3)(a) with another person and that other person enters into a connected transaction with P as an authorised participant. (1DA) For the purposes of sub-paragraphs (1B) and (1C), the relevant controlled benefit accrues— (a) in the case of a controlled donation, when it is accepted; (b) in the case of a controlled transaction within sub-paragraph (1D)(b), when the transaction is entered into; (c) in the case of a connected transaction within sub-paragraph (1D)(c), when the connected transaction is entered into.”

122

Schedule 8, page 157, line 32, leave out paragraph (c)

123

Schedule 9, page 173, line 24, leave out “after “participant” insert “in a Part 7 referendum”” and insert “for ““permitted participant” has the meaning given” substitute ““permitted participant in a Part 7 referendum” means a permitted participant as defined”

124

Schedule 9, page 173, line 27, leave out “has the meaning given” and insert “means a permitted participant as defined”

125

Schedule 11, page 186, line 10, leave out paragraph (b) and insert— “(b) in the words after paragraph (b)— (i) after “paragraph 1” insert “, 1A”; (ii) omit the words after “19B”.”

126

Schedule 11, page 188, line 15, at end insert— “(1A) In the italic heading before paragraph 1, for “disclosure” substitute “ disclosures by registered parties etc about their finances”. (1B) Paragraph 1 (power to require disclosure) is amended in accordance with sub-paragraphs (2) to (2C).”

127

Schedule 11, page 188, line 16, leave out “paragraph 1(1)” and insert “sub-paragraph (1)”

128

Schedule 11, page 188, line 18, at end insert— “(aa) after paragraph (g) insert— “(ga) an accredited recall campaigner;”; (ab) in paragraph (h), for “(g)” substitute “(ga)”;”

129

Schedule 11, page 188, line 40, at end insert— “(2A) In sub-paragraph (2), in the words before paragraph (a), after “disclosure notice” insert “under this paragraph”. (2B) In sub-paragraph (3), in the words before paragraph (a), at the beginning insert “For the purposes of this paragraph,”. (2C) In sub-paragraph (4), after “is given” insert “under this paragraph”. (2D) After paragraph 1 insert— “Further power to require disclosures about the finances of registered parties etc 1A (1) The Commission may give a disclosure notice under this paragraph to any person, except as mentioned in sub-paragraph (3). (2) For the purposes of this paragraph, a disclosure notice is a notice requiring the person to whom it is given— (a) to produce, for inspection by the Commission or a person authorised by the Commission, any documents which— (i) relate to the income and expenditure of an organisation to which, or an individual to whom, paragraph 1 applies, and (ii) are reasonably required by the Commission for the purposes of carrying out their functions; or (b) to provide the Commission, or a person authorised by the Commission, with any information or explanation which relates to that income and expenditure and is reasonably required by the Commission for those purposes. (3) A disclosure notice under this paragraph may not require an organisation to which, or an individual to whom, paragraph 1 applies to produce documents, or provide information or an explanation, which relates to the organisation’s or individual’s own income and expenditure. (4) A person to whom a disclosure notice is given under this paragraph must comply with it within such reasonable time as is specified in the notice. Court order for delivery of documents required by disclosure notice 1B (1) This paragraph applies where the Commission have given a disclosure notice under paragraph 1 or 1A requiring documents to be produced. (2) The High Court or (in Scotland) the Court of Session may make a document-disclosure order under this paragraph against a person (“the respondent”) if satisfied on an application by the Commission that there are documents referred to in the disclosure notice which— (a) have not been produced as required by the disclosure notice (either within the time specified in the notice for compliance or subsequently), (b) relate to the income and expenditure of an organisation to which, or an individual to whom, paragraph 1 applies, (c) are reasonably required by the Commission for the purposes of carrying out their functions, and (d) are in the custody or control of the respondent. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, a document-disclosure order is an order requiring the respondent to deliver to the Commission, within such time as is specified in the order, such documents falling within sub-paragraph (2) as are identified in the order (either specifically or by reference to any category or description of document). (4) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(d) a document is under a person’s control if it is in the person’s possession or if the person has a right to possession of it. (5) A person who fails to comply with a document-disclosure order made under this paragraph may not, in respect of that failure, be both punished for contempt of court and convicted of an offence under paragraph 13(1). Court order for provision of information etc required by disclosure notice 1C (1) This paragraph applies where the Commission have given a disclosure notice under paragraph 1 or 1A requiring any information or explanation to be provided. (2) The High Court or (in Scotland) the Court of Session may make an information-disclosure order under this paragraph against a person (“the respondent”) if satisfied on an application by the Commission that there is any information or explanation referred to in the disclosure notice which— (a) has not been provided as required by the disclosure notice (either within the time specified in the notice for compliance or subsequently), (b) relates to the income and expenditure of an organisation to which, or an individual to whom, paragraph 1 applies, (c) is reasonably required by the Commission for the purposes of carrying out their functions, and (d) the respondent is able to provide. (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, an information-disclosure order is an order requiring the respondent to provide to the Commission, within such time as is specified in the order, such information or explanation falling within sub-paragraph (2) as is identified in the order. (4) A person who fails to comply with an information-disclosure order made under this paragraph may not, in respect of that failure, be both punished for contempt of court and convicted of an offence under paragraph 13(1).””

130

Schedule 11, page 188, leave out line 40

131

Schedule 11, page 189, line 7, leave out sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) and insert— “(4) In the italic heading before paragraph 4, for “or provision of information etc” substitute “required for investigation of suspected offences or contraventions” (5) In paragraph 4 (court order for delivery of documents)— (a) in sub-paragraph (2)— (i) in the words before paragraph (a), after “document-disclosure order” insert “under this paragraph”; (ii) in paragraph (a), for “under this Act” substitute “within paragraph 3(1)(a)”; (b) in sub-paragraph (3), at the beginning insert “For the purposes of this paragraph,”; (c) in sub-paragraph (5), after “document-disclosure order” insert “made under this paragraph”. (6) After paragraph 4 insert— “Court order for provision of information etc required for investigation of suspected offences or contraventions”. (7) In paragraph 5 (court order for provision of information etc)— (a) in sub-paragraph (2)— (i) in the words before paragraph (a), after “information-disclosure order” insert “under this paragraph”; (ii) in paragraph (a), for “under this Act” substitute “within paragraph 3(1)(a)”; (b) in sub-paragraph (3), at the beginning insert “For the purposes of this paragraph,”; (c) in sub-paragraph (4), after “information-disclosure order” insert “made under this paragraph”. (8) In the italic heading before paragraph 6, after “paragraph” insert “1B or”. (9) In paragraph 6 (retention of documents delivered in pursuance of court order), in sub-paragraph (1), after “paragraph” insert “1B or”. (10) In paragraph 7 (power to make copies and records), in sub-paragraph (a)(ii), after “paragraph” insert “1B or”. (11) In paragraph 14(1) (guidance by Commission)— (a) in paragraph (a), after “paragraph 1” insert “, 1A”; (b) in paragraph (e), after “paragraph” insert “1B, 1C,”. (12) In paragraph 15(2) (reporting by Commission on use of investigatory powers)— (a) in paragraph (a), after “paragraph 1” insert “, 1A”; (b) in paragraph (d), after “paragraph” insert “1B, 1C,”.”

NC70

To move the following Clause— “Limits on campaign expenditure In paragraph 3 of Schedule 9 to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (limits on campaign expenditure)— (a) in sub-paragraph (2), for "£54,010" substitute "£37,600"; (b) in sub-paragraph (3)(a), for "£1,458,440" substitute "£1,015,100"; (c) in sub-paragraph (3)(b), for "£216,060" substitute "£150,390"; (d) in sub-paragraph (3)(c), for "£108,030" substitute £75,200"; (e) in sub-paragraph (4), for "£54,010" substitute "£37,600".”

NC71

lan Byrne

To move the following Clause— “Cap on donations exceeding £100,000 (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 56 (acceptance of return of donations: general) insert— “56A Cap on donations exceeding £100,000 (1) A registered party, recognised third party, regulated donee or permitted participant must not accept a donation or gift from a person if the value of donations and gifts from that person during the course of that calendar year exceeds £100,000. (2) Where a donation is received which would cause the limit for the purposes of subsection (1) to be exceeded, the amount by which the limit is exceeded is to be treated for the purposes of this Act as a donation received from a person who is not a permissible donor. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply to donations between registered parties or where the source of funds for the donation are— (a) public funds within the meaning of section 55(2); (b) exempt trusts within the meaning of section 162(2); (c) affiliation fees paid by a trade union to a registered party that comply with the conditions set out in subsection (4); (d) subscriptions paid by registered societies under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 to a registered party; or (e) bequests. (4) The conditions for the purposes of subsection (3)(c) are— (a) that the total amount contributed by members of a union to its political fund for the purpose of paying that union’s affiliation fee to a registered party is no less than the total affiliation fee paid by that union to the registered party; and (b) that the trade union has within the previous twelve months provided those members who contribute to the political fund of that union with details of— (i) the purpose of the political fund; (ii) any relationship between the union and any political party in receipt of contributions paid from the political fund; and (iii) the manner in which a member who contributes to the political fund may exercise a right to stop any contribution to the political fund. (5) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision about the administration of the conditions in subsection (4).

49

Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out “16” and insert “the age at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949”

56

Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out “16” and insert “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969”

50

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “16 years” and insert “the age at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949”

57

Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “16 years” and insert “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969”

51

Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in paragraph 2 for “of 18 years”, in both places it occurs, substitute “at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949” (b) in paragraph 3 for “of 18 years” substitute “at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949””

58

Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in paragraph 2 for “the age of 18 years”, in both places it occurs, substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969” (b) in paragraph (3) for “the age of 18 years” substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969””

52

Clause 1, page 2, line 5, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in subsection (1)(d), for “of eighteen” substitute “at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949” (b) in subsection (4), for “of eighteen years” substitute “at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949””

59

Clause 1, page 2, line 5, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in subsection (1)(d), for “eighteen” substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969” (b) in subsection (4), for “of eighteen years” substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969””

53

Clause 1, page 2, line 9, leave out “for “18” substitute “16”” and insert “for “of 18” substitute “at which a person may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949”

60

Clause 1, page 2, line 9, leave out “for “18 substitute “16”” and insert “for “the age of 18” substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969”

54

Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out from “for” to end and insert ““aged 18 or over, or the date of his or her 18th birthday is” substitute “the age at which they may enter into a marriage under section 2 (marriages of persons under eighteen) of the Marriage Act 1949, or over, or shall reach that age””

61

Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out from “for” to end and insert ““aged 18 or over, or the date of his or her 18th birthday is” substitute “full age as set out in section 1 (reduction of age of majority from 21 to 18) of the Family Law Reform Act 1969, or over, or shall reach that age””

31

Clause 58, page 69, line 6, at end insert— “(da) the source and origin of the funds with which the donation was made, (db) any connections that the person from whom the donation is received has to high-risk jurisdictions and politically exposed persons, and”

33

Clause 58, page 69, line 8, leave out “the party” and insert “a reasonable person”

34

Clause 58, page 69, line 10, leave out from “regulations” to end of line 13 and insert “only if the regulations would give effect to a recommendation of the Commission.”

32

Clause 58, page 69, line 31, at end insert— “(f) the definition of “high-risk jurisdictions” for the purposes of subsection 54C(2).”

35

Schedule 8, page 158, line 40, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£7,500”

36

Schedule 8, page 159, line 6, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£7,500”

37

Schedule 8, page 159, line 14, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£7,500”

38

Schedule 8, page 159, line 17, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£7,500”

39

Schedule 8, page 159, line 27, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£7,500”

40

Schedule 8, page 164, line 36, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£2,230”

41

Schedule 8, page 164, line 39, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£2,230”

42

Schedule 8, page 164, line 39, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£2,230”

43

Schedule 8, page 164, line 40, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£2,230”

44

Schedule 8, page 167, line 10, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£500”

45

Schedule 8, page 167, line 18, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£500”

46

Schedule 8, page 167, line 27, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£500”

47

Schedule 8, page 167, line 30, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£500”

48

Schedule 8, page 167, line 41, leave out “£11,180” and insert “£500”

55

Title, line 1, leave out “extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds” and insert “linking the right to vote to the age at which a person may enter into a marriage”

62

Title, line 1, leave out “extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds” and insert “linking the right to vote to the age of majority”

NC69

To move the following Clause— ‘Cap on donations (1) PPERA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 55 (payments etc. which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors) insert— ‘55A Cap on donations (1) A permissible donor must not, subject to subsections (3) and (4), directly or indirectly give a donation to a relevant regulated entity that, individually or in aggregate with other donations from that permissible donor in the same calendar year, exceeds 1,000,000 ‘the donations cap’.’

NC62

To move the following Clause— ‘Statutory guidance on suspected breaches of the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023 (1) Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Electoral Commission must prepare draft guidance for Returning Officers on enforcing the provisions of the Ballot Secrecy Act 2023. (2) Once the Commission has prepared draft guidance under this section, it must submit it to the Secretary of State. (3) Within 28 days of receipt the draft ballot secrecy guidance, the Secretary of State must lay before each House of Parliament a copy of the draft guidance, either— (a) in its original form, or (b) in a form which incorporates any modifications that the Secretary of State considers necessary. (4) If the draft guidance incorporates any such modifications, the Secretary of State must at the same time lay before each House a statement of the Secretary of State’s reasons for making them. (5) If, within the 40-day period, either House resolves not to approve the draft guidance, the Secretary of State must take no further steps in relation to the draft guidance. (6) Subsection (5) does not prevent new draft guidance from being laid before Parliament. (7) If no resolution of the kind mentioned in subsection (5) is made within the 40-day period— (a) the Secretary of State must issue the guidance in the form of the draft laid before Parliament, (b) the Commission must arrange for the guidance to be published in such manner as it considers appropriate, and (c) the guidance comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint. (8) The Commission— (a) may from time to time prepare draft revised guidance under this section, and (b) must prepare draft revised guidance under this section if directed to do so by the Secretary of State. (9) References in this section (other than in subsection (1)) to guidance or draft guidance include revised guidance or draft revised guidance. (10) In this section ‘the 40-day period’, in relation to draft guidance, means— (a) if the draft is laid before one House on a day later than the day on which it is laid before the other House, the period of 40 days beginning with the later of the two days, and (b) in any other case, the period of 40 days beginning with the day on which the draft is laid before each House, no account being taken of any period during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than four days. (11) Returning Officers must have regard to guidance issued under this section in exercising their functions.’

NC63

To move the following Clause— ‘Overseas electors: reform to voting process (1) The Secretary of State, must, by regulations, make provision to enable overseas voters to vote in person at a United Kingdom Embassy, High Commission or consulate at United Kingdom parliamentary elections. (2) For the purpose of this section, an ‘overseas elector’ is a person who fulfils the requirements for an overseas elector in section 1 (extension of parliamentary franchise) of the RPA 1985. (3) Regulations made under subsection (1) may amend provision made by or under any other Act as necessary. (4) Any regulations made under this section must not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.’

NC64

To move the following Clause— ‘Electoral Register: British Nationals Abroad (1) The Secretary of State may, by regulations, introduce a system to give overseas electors the option to register to vote when they renew their British passport online. (2) Any regulations made under subsection (1) must be made under the affirmative procedure.’

NC65

To move the following Clause— ‘Independent review of registration and participation by overseas electors in UK Parliamentary elections (1) The Secretary of State must commission an independent review into how to increase the registration and participation by overseas electors in UK Parliamentary elections. (2) The matters which the review must consider shall include, but shall not be limited to— (a) the experience of overseas voters at 2024 general election; (b) the impact of the Elections Act 2022 on overseas voters; (c) the number of voters participating from overseas in recent elections in the United Kingdom. (3) The independent review must report within six months of the passing of this Act and be laid before Parliament.’

NC66

To move the following Clause— ‘Sponsorship (1) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) In section 51 (sponsorship) after subsection 3 (b) insert— ‘(c) the making of any payment in respect of advertisements or marketing at a conference organised by or on behalf of a registered party where the payment is made at the commercial rate payable for such advertisements or marketing;’ (3) In section 52 (payments, services etc. not to be regarded as donations), for subsection (3) substitute— ‘(3) Nothing in section 50 or 51 shall have the result that a payment made in respect of the— (a) hire of a stand, (b) hire or sponsorship of a lounge, dedicated space, room, marquee, roundtable event, meal or reception, at or associated with a party conference organised by or on behalf of a registered party is to constitute a donation to the party for the purposes of this Part if or to the extent that the payment does not exceed such of the maximum commercial rates which the Commission determine to be reasonable for such types of activity at a conference.’’

NC67

To move the following Clause— ‘Language of campaign materials (1) During the relevant period campaign material must not be promoted or published in a foreign language. (2) A person is guilty of an offence if the person causes campaign material to be promoted or published that falls within subsection (1). (3) For the purposes of this section— ‘campaign material’ means imprinted election campaign material published by political parties and candidates, whether in hard copy or digital format; ‘foreign language’ means a native language of any foreign country outside the British Islands, other than English; ‘relevant period’ means the period specified in period as specified in section 90ZA of the RPA 1983. (4) A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable— (a) on summary conviction in England and Wales, to a fine; (b) on summary conviction in Scotland or Northern Ireland to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale. (5) It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (2) to prove— (a) that the person took all reasonable steps, and exercised all due diligence, to ensure that the campaign material was not promoted or published contrary to subsection (1), and (b) that the contravention arose from circumstances beyond the person’s control.’

NC68

To move the following Clause— ‘Deadlines for proxy vote applications sent by post (1) In regulation 56 (closing date for applications) of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001, after paragraph (1) insert— ‘(1AA) An application for a proxy vote under paragraph 3(1), (6) or (7), 4(3) or 7(4) of Schedule 4 of the Representation of the People Act 2000 is not to be refused by virtue of paragraph (1) if— (a) the application was sent by post; and (b) the registration officer is satisfied on the basis of a postmark or other proof of posting that the application was posted at such time that it would be a reasonable expectation of the applicant that it would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1); and (c) the application was received before 5 p.m. on the day of the poll at that election. (1AB) In determining for the purposes of paragraph (1AA)(b) whether an application would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1), the registration officer must have regard to— (a) the means of postal delivery used, and (b) any evidence before the registration officer as to the reasonable expectation for the time of delivery by that means.’ (2) In regulation 56 (closing date for applications) of the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001, after paragraph (1) insert— ‘(1AA) An application for a proxy vote under paragraph 3(1), (6) or (7), 4(3) or 7(4) of Schedule 4 of the Representation of the People Act 2000 for a particular parliamentary election is not to be refused by virtue of paragraph (1) if— (a) the application was sent by post; and (b) the registration officer is satisfied on the basis of a postmark or other proof of posting that the application was posted at such time that it would be a reasonable expectation of the applicant that it would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1); and (c) the application was received before 5 p.m. on the day of the poll at that election. (1AB) In determining for the purposes of paragraph (1AA)(b) whether an application would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1), the registration officer must have regard to— (a) the means of postal delivery used, and (b) any evidence before the registration officer as to the reasonable expectation for the time of delivery by that means’ (3) In regulation 57 (closing date for applications) of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001, after paragraph (1) insert— ‘(1AA) An application for a proxy vote under paragraph 3(1), (6) or (7), 4(3) or 7(4) of Schedule 4 of the Representation of the People Act 2000 for a particular parliamentary election is not to be refused by virtue of paragraph (1) if— (a) the application was sent by post; and (b) the registration officer is satisfied on the basis of a postmark or other proof of posting that the application was posted at such time that it would be a reasonable expectation of the applicant that it would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1); and (c) the application was received before 5 p.m. on the day of the poll at that election. (1AB) In determining for the purposes of paragraph (1AA)(b) whether an application would have been delivered before the time mentioned in paragraph (1), the registration officer must have regard to— (a) the means of postal delivery used, and (b) any evidence before the registration officer as to the reasonable expectation for the time of delivery by that means’.’

30

Clause 82, page 102, line 11, leave from ‘appoint’ to the end of line 39 and insert— ‘(2) The Secretary of State must consult with the Parliamentary Parties Panel established under section 4 (parliamentary parties panel) of PPERA 2000 before commencing any provision in this Act.’

29

Clause 17, page 23, line 23, at end insert— ‘(1A) A registration officer must register a person who is not, for the purposes of section 4 (entitlement to be registered as parliamentary or local government elector) of this Act, resident at any address in the United Kingdom, in a relevant register maintained by the officer if— (a) the officer is aware of the person’s name and date of birth, (b) the officer is aware that the person is a homeless person, (c) the officer is aware of a local connection as set out in section 7B (notional residence: declarations of local connection) of this Act, (d) the person is not registered in the register, (e) the person appears to the officer to be of voting age and entitled to be registered in the register, (f) the officer has given the person a notice in accordance with section 12B (1) in relation to the register, and (g) either (or both) of the following applies— (i) the response period specified in the notice (in accordance with section 12B(3)(d)) has ended; (ii) during that period, the person confirmed to the officer that the person wishes to be registered in the register under this section.’

NC58

lan Byrne

lan Lavery

To move the following Clause— “Offences for purposes of Part 5 of the Elections Act 2022: domestic abuse (1) Schedule 9 (offences for the purpose of part 5) of the Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After paragraph 52A (Online Safety Act 2023) insert— “Behaviour amounting to domestic abuse 52B Any offence where the behaviour of the accused amounted to domestic abuse within the meaning of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (see section 1 of that Act).””

NC59

lan Byrne

lan Lavery

To move the following Clause— “Disqualification orders for court orders relating to abuse or harassment (1) The Elections Act 2022 is amended as set out below. (2) After Section 30 (disqualification orders) insert— “30A Disqualification orders in connection with court orders relating to abuse or harassment (1) This section applies where— (a) a person (“the perpetrator”) has a qualifying order made against them, (b) the perpetrator was aged 18 or over when the order was made, and (c) the court is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that behaviour done to a person for whose protection the qualifying order is made is aggravated by hostility to a person falling within any of sections 32 to 34. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), a qualifying order is— (a) a domestic violence protection order; (b) a non-molestation order; or (c) a restraining order. (3) The court must, when making a qualifying order, also make an order (a “disqualification order”) that the offender is disqualified, for the period in which the qualifying order is in force— (a) for being nominated for election to a relevant elective office, and (b) for being elected to or holding a relevant elective office. (4) Subsection (2) does not apply where the court considers that there are particular circumstances relating to the qualifying order or to the perpetrator which would make it unjust in all the circumstances to make the order; and in such a case the court must state the reasons for not making the order. (5) For the purposes of this section an offence is aggravated by hostility related to persons falling within any of sections 32 to 34 if— (a) at the time the order was made, or immediately before or after doing so, the offender demonstrated towards the person for whose protection the order was made, hostility based on the person being (or being presumed to be) a person falling within any of sections 32 to 34, or (b) the abusive behaviour was motivated (wholly or partly) by hostility towards persons falling within any of those sections in their capacity as such. (6) For the purposes of subsection (4) it is immaterial whether or not the perpetrator’s hostility is also based, to any extent, on any other factor not mentioned in that subsection. (7) For the purpose of deciding whether to make a disqualification order the court may consider evidence led by the prosecution and the defence. (8) It is immaterial whether evidence led in pursuance of subsection (6) would have been admissible in the proceedings in which the protection order was made. (9) In this section— “domestic violence protection order” has the meaning set out in section 27 (meaning of “domestic abuse protection order”) of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021; “non-molestation order” has the meaning set out in section 42 (non-molestation orders) of the Family Law Act 1996; “restraining order” has the meaning set out in chapter 3 (protection from harassment) of the Sentencing Act 2020; “presumed” means presumed by the offender. (10) In section 37 (interpretation of part), in subsection (1) after “section 30” insert “or 30A”.”

NC60

To move the following Clause— “Control of donations (1) The Representation of the People Act 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (2). (2) After section 71A (control of donations to candidates) insert— “71B Control of pre-candidacy donations for certain general elections (1) This section applies where— (a) a Parliament is not dissolved until after the period of 55 months beginning with the day on which that Parliament first met (“the 55-month period”); (b) election expenses are incurred by or on behalf of a candidate at the parliamentary general election which follows the dissolution; and (c) the expenses are incurred in respect of a matter which is used during the period beginning immediately after the 55-month period and ending with the day on which the person becomes a candidate at that election. (2) For the purposes of this section, section 90ZA(1) has effect with the omission of the words “after the date when he becomes a candidate at the election”. (3) Any donation received by a candidate or their election agent during the 55-month period, in accordance with the provisions in Section 71A shall be treated as if that person were already a candidate for the purposes of section 81 (return of election expenses) and schedule 2A (control of donations to candidates), provided that the donation is used or intended to be used to meet expenses incurred during that period.” (3) The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (4). (4) In paragraph 1 of Schedule 7 (operation and interpretation of schedule)— (a) after sub-paragraph (4)(b) insert— “(ba) promoting or procuring the election of any person to a relevant elected office; (bb) carrying out the functions of an office-holder within the party, a similar executive function, or a person with significant control of the party; and” (b) in sub-paragraph (4) after the final (b) insert— “or (ba)” (c) after sub-paragraph (4) insert— “(4A) The Secretary of State may by regulations amend the type of political activities set out in sub-paragraph (4) following a recommendation by the Electoral Commission. (4B) Regulations under sub-paragraph (4A) are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.” (d) after sub-paragraph (8) insert— “(8A) “a person with significant control” has the meaning given in Part 1 of Schedule 1A (the specified conditions) of the Companies Act 2006, but that a reference to a company shall also be taken to be a reference to a party.”

NC61

To move the following Clause— “Restriction on registration of parties with assets greater than £250,000 (1) PPERA is amended as follows. (2) In Section 28 (registration of parties) after subsection (3D) insert— “(3DA) A party may not make an application under this section at any time when the total value of the party’s assets is greater than £250,000” (3) In Schedule 4 (applications under part II) after paragraph 5 insert— “5A An application must be accompanied by a declaration containing the details of all bank accounts used by the central party and, where relevant, its accounting units for managing all income and expenditure of the party. 5B The Secretary of State may by regulations set out the information required in a declaration under paragraph 5A following a recommendation by the Electoral Commission. 5C Regulations under paragraph 5B are subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.””

NC57

To move the following Clause— “Compulsory voting and civic education (1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the passing of this Act, publish and lay before both Houses of Parliament proposals for introducing— (a) a compulsory duty to vote at UK parliamentary elections and local elections in England, and (b) a programme of civic education in connection with that duty. (2) Proposals published under this section relating to compulsory voting must include— (a) provision for electors to be able mark an abstention, either through returning a spoilt or blank ballot; (b) provision for the failure to vote to be punishable through a penalty fine, at a rate to be set by the Secretary of State; (c) provision for certain exemptions to be made for those who are unable to participate in an election, including— (i) those with a physical or mental illness, or disability, (ii) those who are unavoidably absent from the UK, and (iii) those with a sincerely held religious belief that prevents them from participating in the election.

NC55

To move the following Clause— “Education about electoral and democratic systems in schools (1) Section 13 of PPERA 2000 (education about electoral and democratic systems) is amended as set out in subsections (2) and (3). (2) After subsection (1), insert— “(1B) The Commission shall carry out programmes of education to promote awareness among children aged 13 and over of current electoral systems in the United Kingdom and any pending such systems, together with such matters connected with any such existing or pending systems as the Commission may determine, with a view to enabling them to register and vote as soon as they become entitled to do so.” (3) For subsection (2) substitute— “For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (1B), a system is “pending” when arrangements for giving effect to it have been made by any enactment but the arrangements are not yet in force.””

NC56

To move the following Clause— “Plan for implementation of registration without an application (1) The Secretary of State must prepare and publish a plan for the implementation of Part 2. (2) The Secretary of State must comply with subsection (1) within the period of two months beginning with the day on which this section of this Act comes into force. (3) The Secretary of State must lay a copy of the plan before Parliament. (4) The plan must set out— (a) the steps that the Secretary of State plans to take to facilitate the registration of persons registered under section 12A of RPA 1983, including the dates by which each step will be completed; (b) when the Secretary of State expects any pilot regulations made under section 20 to be laid before each House of Parliament; (c) a projection of the number of additional persons registered by 15 August 2029 as a consequence of the implementation (in part or in full) of Part 2.”

NC53

To move the following Clause— “Third party campaigning: meaning of "controlled expenditure" (1) Section 85 of PPERA 2000 (controlled expenditure by third parties) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (2)(b) substitute

NC54

To move the following Clause— “Declaration of gifts and benefits (1) Schedule 1 to RPA 1983 (parliamentary elections rules) is amended as follows. (2) After rule 8 (consent to nomination) insert— 8A “Declaration of certain gifts and benefits prior to nomination (1) A person is not validly nominated unless the person makes a declaration stating— (a) whether they have received in the 12 months preceding the declaration, or are currently in receipt of, gifts or benefits from a single source which are individually or cumulatively of a value exceeding £5000 (“a qualifying gift or benefit”); (b) the value of any qualifying gift or benefit; and (c) the source of any qualifying gift or benefit. (2) The declaration must be— (a) in the prescribed form, (b) signed by the person, and (c) delivered at the place and within the time for the delivery of nomination papers. (3) For the purposes of this rule, a gift or benefit means— (a) any gift to the person of money or other property; (b) any sponsorship provided in relation to the person; (c) any money lent to the person otherwise than on commercial terms; (d) any money spent in paying any expenses incurred directly or indirectly by the person; or (e) the provision otherwise than on commercial terms of any property, services or facilities for the use or benefit of the person; whether or not made in connection with the person’s nomination. (4) A gift of benefit is not required to be declared under sub-paragraph (1) if it is provided by an immediate family member of the person and the conditions in sub-paragraph (5) are met. (5) The conditions are that— (a) the gift or benefit is not being transferred, either directly or indirectly, from any third person; and (b) the gift or benefit is not made or used in connection with the person’s nomination or any other political activity. (6) For the purposes of this rule “immediate family member” means a spouse, civil partner, partner, parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild. (7) In rule 6A (nomination papers: name of registered political party), at the end insert— “(4) A registered political party is under a duty to ensure that a candidate has made the declaration required by rule 8A, and a certificate under paragraph (1) or (1B) may not be issued by or on behalf of the registered nominating officer of the party in respect of a candidate unless this duty has been discharged.”””

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Clause 60, page 73, line 28, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 77, line 40, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 77, line 42, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 2, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 5, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 12, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 15, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 18, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, lines 28 to 35, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 36, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 78, line 40, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 79, line 2, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

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Clause 60, page 79, line 3, leave out “revenue” and insert “profit”

NC51

Neil

To move the following Clause- "Electoral Advertising Code Committee (1) The Electoral Commission must establish an Electoral Advertising Code Committee ("the Committee"). (2) The functions of the Committee are- (a) to advise the Electoral Commission on the preparation and revision of the Advertising Code, (b) to adjudicate on alleged breaches of the Advertising Code, and (c) to oversee the operation of and monitor the effectiveness of the Advertising Code. (3) In exercising functions under this Part, the Committee must have regard to the importance of freedom of political expression and open democratic debate, and will not determine matters of political opinion unless they fall within the scope of factual claims in electoral advertising. (4) The Committee is to consist of- (a) a Chair, (b) a member nominated by the Electoral Commission, (c) a member nominated by the Advertising Standards Authority or its successor body, (d) a member nominated by the Office of Communications, and (e) a member nominated by the United Kingdom Statistics Authority. (5) Nothing in this Part limits the powers of the bodies identified in subsection (4) under any other enactment. (6) The Chair is to be appointed by the Electoral Commission following a fair and open competition conducted in accordance with the Public Appointments Code, with a majority of independent members on the assessment panel and a senior independent panel member. (7) The appointment of the Chair requires the consent of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, which must not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. (8) In making the appointment, the Electoral Commission must have regard to the need to secure the independence of the Committee. (9) A person appointed as Chair holds office— (a) for a single non-renewable term of five years from the date of appointment, and (b) in accordance with terms and conditions (including as to remuneration and pension) specified by the Electoral Commission. (10) The Chair may resign from office by giving written notice to the Electoral Commission. (11) The Electoral Commission must pay to the Committee the sums determined by the Chair as appropriate for, or in connection with, the carrying out of the Committee's functions. (12) The Secretary of State must, within the period of 6 months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, carry out a consultation on a levy on registered political parties' election advertising spend for the purpose of funding the Electoral Advertising Code Committee. (13) In carrying out the consultation, the Secretary of State must consult- (a) the Electoral Commission, (b) representatives of registered political parties, and (c) such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.”

NC52

Neil

To move the following Clause- "Status of the Campaign Code and enforcement of the Advertising Code (1) Persons engaged in political campaigning must have regard to the Campaign Code. (2) A registered political party must prepare, publish and keep under review a code of conduct relating to its political campaigning. (3) A code under subsection (2) must be consistent with the Campaign Code and must in particular include provisions relating to- (a) honesty in political debate and reasonable efforts to not mislead voters, and (b) the avoidance of intimidation, harassment or abusive conduct. (4) The following persons, when engaged in electoral advertising, must comply with the Advertising Code— (a) registered political parties, (b) members of the House of Commons, (c) members of any local authority in any part of the United Kingdom, (d) members of the Greater London Assembly, (e) candidates or prospective candidates at a United Kingdom general election, by-election, local authority election, Greater London Authority election or mayoral election, (f) recognised third parties within the meaning of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, and (g) election agents within the meaning of the Representation of the People Act 1983. (5) The Committee may, by written notice, require a person to provide information or documents reasonably required for the purposes of investigating a suspected breach of the Advertising Code. (6) A person must comply with a requirement under subsection (5) unless the person has a reasonable excuse. (7) If, on an application by the Committee, a court is satisfied that a person has failed to comply with a requirement under subsection (5), the court may make an order requiring the person to provide the Committee with— (a) information referred to in the notice, and (b) other information which the court is satisfied the Committee requires. (8) Where the Committee considers that electoral advertising is inconsistent with the Advertising Code, it may take the following steps which it considers reasonable to secure compliance- (a) issuing a notice requiring the person responsible to amend, withdraw or substantiate the advertising within a specified period, (b) publishing a formal finding of non-compliance on its website [and in the repository of political adverts], (c) requiring the publication of a correction, clarification or updated version of the advertising with similar prominence where practicable, (d) notifying relevant online services or publishers and requesting prompt suspension or removal of advertising during the regulated period, and (e) referring repeated or serious breaches to the Electoral Commission to impose civil sanctions in accordance with its powers under Schedule 19C to the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (9) In deciding whether to impose a civil sanction under subsection (8)(e), the Electoral Commission must have regard to— (a) the findings and recommendations of the Committee, and (b) any enforcement action taken in relation to the same conduct under any other enactment. (10) Where the Electoral Commission imposes a civil sanction following a referral from the Committee, it will publish a notice setting out- (a) the nature of the breach, (b) the sanction imposed, and (c) the reasons for the sanction. (11) A person on whom a civil sanction is imposed under subsection (8)(e) may appeal in accordance with the appeal provisions under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. (12) Failure to comply with the Campaign Code or the Advertising Code does not of itself give rise to criminal liability.""

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Clause 60, page 73, line 6, leave out "set out in subsections (2) to (6)" and insert "follows”

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Clause 60, page 73, line 7, leave out subsections (2) to (7) and insert- "(2) In section 54 (permissible donors) omit subsections (2)(b) and (2)(f)”

NC48

Dame Siobhan McDonagh

To move the following Clause- "Commencement of Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 The Secretary of State must, within three months of the day on which this Act is passed, lay an order under section 216 (commencement) of the Equality Act 2010 to commence section 106 (information about diversity in range of candidates, etc.) of that Act.”

NC35

To move the following Clause— “Enfranchisement of certain foreign nationals at parliamentary elections (1) Section 1 (entitlement to vote in parliamentary elections) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)(c), after “Ireland” insert “or a foreign national who for the purposes of the Immigration Act 1971 has— (i) the right of abode in the United Kingdom; (ii) settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme; (iii) indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom; or (iv) indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom.””

NC36

To move the following Clause— “Enfranchisement of certain foreign nationals at local government elections in England (1) Section 2 (entitlement to vote in local elections) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)(c) leave out “(in Wales)”. (3) In subsection (1)(c)(i), after “rights” insert “or a qualifying foreign citizen;”.”

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Clause 1, page 1, line 7, leave out “16” and insert “the age at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003"

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Clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out “16 years” and insert “the age at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003"

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Clause 1, page 2, line 1, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert- "(a) in paragraph 2 for "of 18 years”, in both places it occurs, substitute "at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003"; (b) in paragraph (3) for "of 18 years” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003""

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Clause 1, page 2, line 5, leave out subsections (a) and (b) and insert— “(a) in subsection (1)(d), for “of eighteen” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003"; (b) in subsection (4), for “of eighteen years" substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003""

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Clause 1, page 2, line 9, leave out “for “18” substitute “16”” and insert “for “of 18” substitute “at which a person may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003”

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Clause 1, page 2, line 11, leave out from “for” to end and insert “aged 18 or over, or the date of his or her 18th birthday is” substitute “the age at which they may be sold alcohol under section 146(1) (sale of alcohol to children) of the Licencing Act 2003, or over, or shall reach that age”

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Sir lain Duncan Smith

Title, line 1, leave out "extending the right to vote to 16 and 17 year olds” and insert "linking the right to vote to the age at which a person may be sold alcohol in licenced premises"

NC34

Si%n Berry

★ To move the following Clause-"Prohibition on accepting donations in cryptoassets to political parties and candidates(1) PPERA 2000 is amended as set out in subsection (2).(2) In Section 55 (payments etc. which are (or are not) to be treated as donations by permissible donors), at end insert-"(7) Any donation received by a registered party or regulated donee which is-(a) made wholly or in part with cryptoassets; or(b) made from the proceeds generated by crypto-assets such as digital tokens and memecoins; or(c) accepted by means of a custodian wallet provider or cryptoasset exchange provider, shall be regarded as a donation received by the party from a person who is not a permissible donor.(8) Within three months of the coming into force of this section, the Electoral Commission must publish guidance in relation to the matters in subsection (7).(9) In this section—“Cryptoassets” has the meaning given by Regulation 14A(3)(a) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017;"Custodian wallet provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;"Cryptoasset exchange provider" has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.”(3) RPA 1983 is amended as set out in subsection (4).(4) In Schedule 2A, Section 6 (prohibition on accepting donations from impermissible donors), after subparagraph (3), insert—“(3A) Any relevant donation received by a candidate or their election agent which is-(a) made wholly or in part with cryptoassets; or(b) made from the proceeds generated by crypto-assets such as digital tokens and memecoins; or(c) accepted by means of a custodian wallet provider or cryptoasset exchange provider.shall be regarded as a donation received by a candidate or their election agent who is not a permissible donor.(3B) Within three months of the coming into force of this section, the Commission must publish guidance in relation to the matters in subsection (3A).(3C) In this section—“Cryptoassets” has the meaning given by Regulation 14A(3)(a) of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017;"Custodian wallet provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002;“Cryptoasset exchange provider” has the meaning given by Section 131ZC (3) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.""

NC30

To move the following Clause-"Review of how limits on campaign expenditure could apply on annual basis(1) The Electoral Commission must conduct a review of how campaign expenditure limits could apply on an annual basis for political parties, candidates and third parties.(2) The review must consider how annual campaign expenditure limits could—(a) promote transparency and fairness in elections;(b) limit the risk of foreign interference in elections; and(c) be implemented in a proportionate manner without undue impact on political parties, candidates and third parties.(3) In conducting the review, the Electoral Commission must consult the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission and the Ethics and Integrity Commission.(4) The Electoral Commission must publish a report of its findings no later than 6 months after the day on which this Act is passed.(5) The Secretary of State must, within 6 months of the publication of the report, lay before both Houses of Parliament, a response to the report.(6) The response to the report must contain proposals informed by the Electoral Commission's report."

NC31