Explanatory Notes

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 41

30th November 2000

Commentary on Sections

Part VII : Referendums

Section 117 : General restriction on referendum expenses

214.Section 117 makes it an offence for a person to incur, during a referendum period, referendum expenses in excess of £10,000 unless they are a permitted participant.