 |
answer text |
<p>It is against the law to 'sell' honours or peerages - offering cash for awards
- under the Honours (Prevention of Abuses) Act 1925.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Honours
are earned, not bought, and there are clear procedures in place to protect the honours
system and to ensure the integrity of the selection process.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Donations
to any political party should not be regarded as a reason for disqualification from
receiving an honour.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>More broadly, fundraising by political
parties is a legitimate part of the democratic process. The alternative is taxpayer-funding
of political campaigning, which would mean less money for frontline services like
schools, police and hospitals.</p><p> </p>
|
 |
