Contentious
We have experience of a variety of contentious matters in this area:
- Passing off claims in the High Court and Court of Appeal to prevent rival bodies using the names of established political organisations;
- Judicial review claims against the Boundary Committee in respect of its consultation process for reorganisation of local governement under the Local Government Public Involvement in Health Act 2007.
- Investigations of criminal conduct contrary to the Representation of the People Act 1983.
- Potential challenges to the vires and Human Rights Act 1998 compatibility of proposed referenda
Non-contentious
The firm has advised a number of national political organisations and commercial organisations on compliance issues relating to:
- Accountancy controls under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
- Restrictions on foreign donations under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
- Establishment of political parties.
- Participation in mayoral elections as a means of advertising.
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