Explanatory Notes

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 41

30th November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part II: Registration of political parties

Section 35 : Request by Secretary of State

91.Section 35 re-enacts section 12 of the Registration of Political Parties Act 1998. Under section 12 of the 1998 Act the Registrar of Companies has been requested to send a copy of the register to returning officers at the time of a relevant election so that they can verify the names of registered parties.