Section 19 False statements: offence.
(1)
It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a statement to the registrar which—
(a)
is made, or purports to be made, on behalf of a party for any purpose of this Act, and
(b)
is false in any material particular.
(2)
A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
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Act repealed (except ss. 13, 15, 24, 26 and Sch. 2) (16.2.2001) by 2000 c. 41, s. 158(2), Sch. 22 (with s. 156(6)); S.I. 2001/222, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I Annex (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 1 Pt. II)