63 False statements relating to institutions which are not registered charities.E+W
(1)Where—
(a)a person solicits money or other property for the benefit of an institution in association with a representation that the institution is a registered charity, and
(b)the institution is not such a charity,
he shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding the fifth level on the standard scale.
[F1(1A)In any proceedings for an offence under subsection (1), it shall be a defence for the accused to prove that he believed on reasonable grounds that the institution was a registered charity.]
(2) In [F2this section] “registered charity” means a charity which is for the time being registered in the register of charities kept under [F3section 29 of the Charities Act 2011].
Textual Amendments
F1S. 63(1)(A) inserted (3.11.1994) by 1994 c. 40, ss. 26(2), 82(2)
F2Words in s. 63(2) substituted (3.11.1994) by 1994 c. 40, ss. 26(3), 82(2)
F3Words in s. 63(2) substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 66 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)
Commencement Information
I1Pt. II (ss. 58-64) wholly in force at 1.3.1995; Pt. II not in force at Royal Assent see s. 79(2); Pt. II in force for certain purposes at 28.11.1994 and wholly in force at 1.3.1995 by S.I. 1999/3023, art. 2