Explanatory Notes

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 41

30th November 2000

Summary

Part V : Control of campaign expenditure

7.Part V applies restrictions on campaign expenditure incurred by political parties in respect of Westminster Parliamentary elections, European Parliamentary elections and elections to the devolved legislatures. These limits are distinct from the separate restrictions under the Representation of the People Act 1983 and other enactments relating to elections, which continue to apply to candidates’ election expenses.