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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Political Party Database, 2002-2014

Variable Details

Variablea4rec0
LabelRequirements for party recognition
Responses
Constitutional Court, which verifies the legality of the request. 6
ame of the party and party’s “seatâ€Â_ , and the names of those persons who will be direct representatives of the party. 6
authority to represent the national party in cases pertaining to the law. Must have a by-law determining which organ of the party chooses the party`s executive body. Must have a name which cannot be confused with other registered parties or sami-politica 7
e people in accordance with its statutes or its program’. Furthermore, the party needs to be represented either in the House of Representatives or in the Senate by at least 1 directly elected representative. 24
existing one nor contain words or expressions against people's rights and liberties); c) indicate the location of the party's headquarters; d) indicate the composition ofthe temporary party organs; e) submit the party constitution. 7
red parties must ensure that all donations and loans over £500 come from mainly UK based sources, report donations and loans every quarter, and report weekly during a general election. Parties should also keep to campaign spending limits at electi 7
rliament, (or have 3 members of a local authority to register to contest local elections); 3. must have a set of rules that provide for a regular meeting of the party and an executive committee elected by the party; 4. must have a name that is not longer 5
t makes the formation of National Socialist organizations illegal). 5
zation against Israel; d. A reasonable conclusion that the party will be a cover for illegal actions. A party must have administrative regulationsconcerning: a. Conditions for admission of party members, suspension and exclusion, disciplinary proceedings, 10
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationPolitical Party Database, 2002-2014
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