Illegal canvassing by police officers
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14(1)A person who is a constable commits an offence if the person by word, message, writing or in any other manner endeavours to persuade any person to give (or dissuade any person from giving) the person’s vote in the referendum.
(2)A person is not liable under sub-paragraph (1) for anything done in the discharge of the person’s duty as a constable.
(3)A person who commits an offence under sub-paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.