(1) This section applies where, in respect of the 2008 general election, a person would, but for the repeal of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 by section 15 of this Act,—
(a) be subject to a duty, liability, or restriction under any of the following provisions of the Electoral Finance Act 2007:
(i) sections 82 and 85 to 92 (which relate to candidates' election expenses):
(ii) sections 102 and 105 to 112 (which relate to parties' election expenses):
(iii) sections 123 and 126 to 133 (which relate to third parties' election expenses); or
(b) be entitled to seek relief under sections 83, 84, 103, 104, 124, and 125 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 (which provide for the commencement of proceedings in respect of unpaid election expenses); or
(c) be entitled to inspect a copy of a return under sections 92, 112, and 133 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 (which provide for the publication and inspection of returns of election expenses filed for candidates, parties, and third parties).
(2) The duty, liability, restriction, or entitlement must be complied with or recognised, as the case may be, and for that purpose the Electoral Finance Act 2007 continues in force as if it had not been repealed.
(3) This section has effect despite section 15 of this Act.