The Committee recognises the potential gaps in transparency and weaknesses in the permissibility checks on donations to prevent foreign influence in UK politics, particularly through unincorporated associations (UAs). However, we also note the important role that UAs play in supporting democracy through fundraising. It is vital that any further reporting requirements or mandatory checks on donations that may result from the Government’s forthcoming guidance on donations referenced in its resp...

The Committee recognises the potential gaps in transparency and weaknesses in the permissibility checks on donations to prevent foreign influence in UK politics, particularly through unincorporated associations (UAs). However, we also note the important role that UAs play in supporting democracy through fundraising. It is vital that any further reporting requirements or mandatory checks on donations that may result from the Government’s forthcoming guidance on donations referenced in its response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life’s report on Regulating Election Finance are proportionate, and do not adversely affect the organisation Type: conclusion | Number: 15 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: UK electoral law sets out a stringent regime of donations controls to ensure that only those with a legitimate interest in UK elections can make political donations and that political donations are transparent. All registered political parties, recognised t