# Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, Section 39: False statements: offence.


A person commits an offence if—
(a) he knowingly or recklessly makes a statement to the Commission which is false in any material particular, and
(b) the statement is made, or purports to be made, on behalf of a party for any purpose of this Part of this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/political-parties-elections-and-referendums-act-2000/section-39
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