SCHEDULES

F1SCHEDULE ZA1Civil penalties under section 9E

Section 9E

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Sch. ZA1 inserted (10.6.2014 for E.W., 15.9.2014 for N.I., 19.9.2014 for S.) by Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6), ss. 5(2), 27(1), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 5); S.I. 2014/414, art. 5(e)(l); S.I. 2014/2439, art. 2(d)(k)

Introduction

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This Schedule is about civil penalties under section 9E.

Amount

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The amount of a civil penalty is to be specified in regulations.

Procedure

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The procedure for imposing a civil penalty on a person is to be set out in regulations.

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The regulations must, in particular, require the registration officer to give the person written notice specifying—

a

the amount of the penalty,

b

the reasons for imposing it, and

c

the date by which and manner in which it is to be paid.

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Regulations may specify steps that a registration officer must take before imposing a civil penalty.

Reviews and appeals

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1

Regulations may give a person on whom a civil penalty is imposed—

a

a right to request a review of the decision to impose the penalty;

b

a right to appeal against the decision to the First-tier Tribunal.

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Regulations under this paragraph may, in particular—

a

specify the grounds on which a person may request a review or appeal;

b

specify the time within which a person must request a review or appeal;

c

require a person to request a review before appealing;

d

make provision about the procedure for a review;

e

make further provision about reviews and appeals (including provision as to the powers available on a review or appeal).

Power to create exceptions

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Regulations may specify circumstances in which—

a

a civil penalty may not be imposed, or

b

a civil penalty may be cancelled.

Accounts and record keeping

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Regulations may impose duties on registration officers about the keeping of accounts and other records in connection with civil penalties.

Interest and enforcement etc.

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Regulations may—

a

allow interest to be charged on a civil penalty that is paid late;

b

allow an additional penalty to be imposed for late payment.

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In this Schedule “civil penalty” includes any interest or additional penalty.

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Regulations may make provision about the recovery of civil penalties by registration officers.

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A civil penalty received by a registration officer is to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.

Power to make further provision

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Regulations may make further provision about civil penalties.