10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?
Bahamas
P 2, 'The law regulating the conduct of elections does not deal with the solicitation of campaign funds or contributions...' (Source: Lobosky, Reginald H, Political Party and Campaign Financing in Bahamas. Organization of American States)
P 11, 'The principal piece of legislation governing general elections in The Bahamas is the Parliamentary Elections Act of 1992. This act contains no provisions covering campaign contributions and no other act authorises public funds for campaigns or political parties. TheParliamentary Act does prohibit ?corrupt practices, bribery at elections, treating and exercise of undue influence with regard to voters? preferences?... The financing of political campaigns in The Bahamas is considered an entirely private affair between party candidates and their contributors.' (Source: Ryan, Selwyn, Disclosure and Enforcement of Political Party and Campaign Financing in CARICOM States in Griner, Steven & Zovatto, Daniel (ed. by) (2005), From Grassroots to the Airwaves: Paying for Political Parties and Campaigns in The Caribbean, The Organization of American States (OAS) and International IDEA, Washington D.C)
