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SCHEDULE 5SCampaign rules: civil sanctions

PART 1 SFixed monetary penalties

Imposition of fixed monetary penaltiesS

1(1)The Electoral Commission may by notice impose a fixed monetary penalty on a person if satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the person has committed a campaign offence listed in Part 7.S

(2)The Commission may by notice impose a fixed monetary penalty on a permitted participant if satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the responsible person in relation to the permitted participant—

(a)has committed a campaign offence listed in Part 7, or

(b)has failed to comply with a requirement imposed by paragraph 24(2), (3) or (4) of schedule 3.

(3)For the purposes of this schedule a “fixed monetary penalty” is a requirement to pay to the Commission a penalty of £200.