Criterion
There were clear rules and regulations regarding the acceptable sources of financial donations
Election Parts
Summaries
- Measures taken by states to govern donations to parties should include rules to avoid conflicts of interest.
- Measures taken by states to govern donations to parties should include rules to ensure transparency of donations.
- Measures taken by states to govern donations to parties should include rules to avoid prejudice to the activities of the party.
- Measures taken by states to govern donations to parties should include rules to ensure the independence of the party.
- Public laws should prohibit only those forms of fundraising that have no connection to the party's raison d'etre.
- States should regulate contributions by legal entities.
- Rules concerning donations to political parties should apply, as appropriate, to other entities associated with political parties.
- Campaigning and spending by third parties may be regulated, in particular to ensure transparency and accountability.