Rejected petition Make it a crime to lie during an election/referendum campaign

The conduct of politicians and other individuals making public statements during the EU referendum is unacceptable and should be criminalised. In commercial activities, such wilful misrepresentation and intentional deceit for gain would be fraudulent and subject to penalty and criminal proceedings.

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It is unacceptable for any participant in an election or referendum campaign to either make a statement that they know to be incorrect or to make a claim that is outside their direct ability to deliver if they win the vote.

The test should be if they are challenged they must immediately clarify and evidence their claim. If they cannot they should immediately retract the statement, apologise and not make it again.

Failing to do so should be a crime.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119416

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Date submitted 25 June 2016
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