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Grenada

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Question	Value
1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...]The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties?	Code No Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 “In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing.” Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS

Question	Value
28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?	Code No public funding available Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, so that electoral campaigns must be privately funded." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?	Code Not applicable
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, so that electoral campaigns must be privately funded." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. There is no public funding for political parties or "candidates, so that electoral campaigns must be privately funded." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 'In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, so that electoral campaigns must be privately funded." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. There is no public funding for political parties or candidates, so that electoral campaigns must be privately funded." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties?	Code No Comment There are no such provisions. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011

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38. Is there a ban on vote buying?	Code Yes Comment BLANK Source "Bribery. The following persons shall be deemed guilty of bribery within the meaning of this Act (1) Every person who, directly or indirectly, by himself or herself or by any other person on his or her behalf, gives, lends, or agrees to give or lend, or offers, promises, or promises to procure or to endeavour to procure any money or valuable consideration to or for any elector, or to or for any person on behalf of any elector, or to or for any other person in order to induce any elector to vote or refrain from voting, or corruptly does any such act as aforesaid on account of any elector having voted or refrained from voting at any election." Source: Section 88 (1), Representation of the People Act, 2011
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist?	Code No Comment There are no regulations regarding political finance. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...} Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS

Question	Value
47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances.' Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. " Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances?	Code No Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] The origin of private funds is not regulated and there are no prohibitions on foreign and anonymous sources. Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances. Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending?	Code Not applicable Comment BLANK
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates?	Code No Institution specified Comment BLANK
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations?	Code No institution specified Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances.' Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?	Code Not applicable Comment There are no obligations regarding political finance reporting. Source Source: Representation of the People Act (with amendments), 2011 "In Grenada, there is no specific legislation and no regulations that directly address the issue of campaign financing. [...] Grenada has established no limits on campaign spending and political parties are not required to disclose their finances." Source: OAS (2018), Preliminary Report of Electoral Experts Mission of the Organization of America States in Grenada, OAS
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?	Code Fines Prison Comment BLANK Source "Penalty for bribery, treating or undue influence Every person who is guilty of bribery, treating or undue influence, under the provisions of this Act shall, on summary conviction thereof, be liable to imprisonment for two years, or to a fine not exceeding two thousand four hundred dollars, or to both such imprisonment and fine." Source: Section 92, Representation of the People Act, 2011

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