136 Security for costs
Representation of the People Act 1983 (1983 c 2) | Legislation

Procedure on all election petitions

136  Security for costs

(1)     At the time of presenting an election petition or within three days afterwards the petitioner shall give security for all costs which may become payable by him to any witness summoned on his behalf or to any respondent.

(2)     The security shall be—

(a)     in the case of a parliamentary election petition, [such amount not exceeding £5,000 as the High Court or a judge of the High Court, [directs on an application made by the petitioner]]; and

(b)     in the case of a petition questioning an election under the

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