# Representation of the People Act 1983, Section 179: Offences by associations.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where—
(a) any corrupt or illegal practice or any illegal payment, employment or hiring, or
(b) any offence under section 110 or 110A above,
is committed by any association or body of persons, corporate or unincorporate, the members of the association or body who have taken part in the commission of the offence shall be liable to any fine or punishment imposed for that offence by this Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/section/179 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/section-179
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