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"It is important that the law establishes sanctions in proportion to the gravity of the offence and does not penalise a minor violation such as exceeding donation or expenditure limits with a severe penalty such as the loss of civil or political rights. Conversely, serious breaches of the law should not be penalised too lightly."

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CoE: Financing Political Parties and Election Campaigns: Guidelines, p. 69

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Financing Political Parties and Election Campaigns: Guidelines

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States should require that the infringement of rules regarding party funding be subject to effective and proportionate sanctions.