57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?

26A (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar shall have all powers necessary to carry out its functions under this Act.

(2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (I) if the Registrar has reason to believe that a person has information or documents relevant to or required by the Registrar for the performance of his or her duties under this Act, the Registrar may by notice in writing, direct the person to furnish such information or documents to the Registrar.

Source: Article 26A, Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013

(5) Where a political party commits an offence under this Act, the Registrar shall have the power to---

• issue a warning and require the political party to conform to this Act within a specified period; or
• suspend the registration of the political party for a period not exceeding 12 months.

(6) Notwithstanding subsection 15), a person who is a member of a political party that has been suspended and is a member of Parliament, shall continue as a member of Parliament for the unexpired term.

Source: Article 27, Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013

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