# Representation of the People Act 1983, Paragraph 5


If the candidate fails to make that return and declaration he shall be guilty of an illegal practice, and, if he knowingly makes that declaration falsely, he shall be guilty of a corrupt practice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/schedule/4/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/schedule-4/paragraph-5
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