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3
(9)
The cost
of
removal, being a civil debt, may be
counted as an election expense, unless it is ordered
by Court to be paid in the event of default. This
further limit the amount a candidate can spend on
his campagin.
can
C
(h)
It would
candidates as to
in (e), (£) and
drawn to the
be made clear through the Guidance Notes to
their potential liability outlined
(g) above. Attention will also be
possibility of the cost of any banners
put up well before the elections being deemed to be
for the purpose
of promoting the candidature of an
individual and counted accordingly towards their
election expenses if they were So judged by the
This may discourage prospective candidates
political groups putting out banners to occupy
key spots well before elections. Where appropriate
reference will .be made in the Guidance Notes to
relevant UK case laws.
courts.
and
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