If appeal is possible, what is the competent body to hear the appeal?
United Kingdom
Answer
Court of general jurisdiction (including Supreme Court)
Source
Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/12/contents
SCHEDULE 19C
CIVIL SANCTIONS
PART 1 FIXED MONETARY PENALTIES
Imposition of fixed monetary penalties
(6) A person on whom a fixed monetary penalty is imposed may appeal against the decision to impose the penalty on the ground that—
(a) it was based on an error of fact,
(b) it was wrong in law, or
(c) it was unreasonable,
or on such other grounds as may be prescribed.
(7) An appeal under sub-paragraph (6) is to a county court or (in Scotland) the sheriff.
