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European Parliament Elections 2009

Third Parties, Other Persons and Publishers - Introduction

The key issues which third parties, other persons and publishers should be aware of in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the legislation are as follows:

(A) What is a "Third Party" and an "Other Person"

(B) Statutory requirements of a Third Party with regard to receipt of donations

(C) Statutory requirements of a Third Party and Other Person with regard to incurring election expenses

(D) What are election expenses

(E) Payment of invoices to suppliers

(F) Election Expenses Statements

(G) Statutory requirements for publishers under section 31(10) of the Act

(H) Offences and Penalties applicable to third parties with regard to the receipt of donations

(I) Offences and Penalties applicable to third parties and other persons with regard to incurring election expenses

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