Cambodia
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1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
Code
Yes
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2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
No
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3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No
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4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
No
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5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
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6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no legal regulation of contributions to candidates |
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
No
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8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
No
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9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
No
Source
Art 29 (page 6) ?Political parties shall be banned from receiving contributions of any form from government?s Institutions, associations, NGOs, public enterprises, public establishments, public institutes or foreign firms, except only for the case as stated in the article 28 of this law? [no mention of companies with partial government ownership or government contracts] (Source: Law on Political Party, 1997) |
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
No
Source
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11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
No
Source
Art 29 (page 6) ?Political parties shall be banned from receiving contributions of any form from government?s Institutions, associations, NGOs, public enterprises, public establishments, public institutes or foreign firms, except only for the case as stated in the article 28 of this law? [no mention of companies with partial government ownership or government contracts] (Source: Law on Political Party, 1997) |
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There are no legal regulation of contributions to candidates. Source
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13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Civil servants are required to be neutral, government vehicles cannot be used for campaigning and public facilities shall be provided to parties on an equal basis.
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14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period? |
Code
No
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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
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16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
No
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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
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18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
Code
No
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19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
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21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
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22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
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23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
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24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
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26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
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27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
| Question | Value |
|---|---|
28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
No public funding available
Comment
While legislation states that public funding could be supplied, there is no provision that such funds will be provided. |
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
While legislation states that public funding could be supplied, there is no provision that such funds will be provided. |
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
While legislation states that public funding could be supplied, there is no provision that such funds will be provided. |
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
While legislation states that public funding could be supplied, there is no provision that such funds will be provided. |
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Yes, although the provision is not clear.
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33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Equal
Comment
It must be noted that the provision is not entirely clear.
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34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
No
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35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
No
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36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
While legislation states that public funding could be supplied, there is no provision that such funds will be provided. |
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
Code
No
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| Question | Value |
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38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
Yes
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39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
Code
No
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40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
Code
No
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
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43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
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44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
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46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
| Question | Value |
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47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Annually
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48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
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51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
No
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52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
Code
No
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53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
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54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
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55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
Ministry
Comment
Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Economy and Finance
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56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Comment
National Election Commission and the Ministry of Economy and Finance |
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
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58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Comment
Fines and administrative sanctions
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