58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Samoa

Samoa

Answer
  • Fines
  • Prison
  • Loss of nomination of candidate
Source

Penalty for corrupt or illegal practice:
(1) A person who commits the offence of a corrupt practice is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not less than two (2) years and not exceeding four (4) years or to a fine not less than 20 penalty units and not exceeding 50 penalty units, or both.
(2) A person who commits the offence of illegal practice is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three (3) years or to a fine not exceeding 20 penalty units, or both.
(3) A conviction under this Part is to be recorded as a criminal conviction by the Police Service and Prison Service.

Source:  Article 103,  Electoral Act, Act 7 of 2019

Comment

Penalties exist for corrupt practices of bribery and treating and illegal practices of making gifts to a voter at a ceremony or activity during the election period. There is no data available on any other regulation of political finance

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