Commentary Campaign Section 14 - Monitoring and securing compliance with the campaign rules
171.Section 14 of this Act gives the Electoral Commission responsibility for monitoring and securing compliance with the rules which regulate campaigning at the referendum contained in schedule 3. It also gives the Commission power to issue guidance on how to comply with the requirements or restrictions. The section introduces schedules 4 and 5 which replicate the Commission’s usual investigatory powers and power to impose civil sanctions to help them fulfil their duties under section 14.