This petition was submitted during the 2020-2024 Conservative government
Rejected petition To adopt a False Statements Act criminalising lying in public life and justice
The U.K. should adopt an act making it a crime to knowingly and wilfully make any materially false, fictitious or fraudulent statement or representation in the course of any matter within the jurisdiction of the judicial, executive and legislative branches of government.
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Such an Act would be consistent with the Nolan principles of good governance, would reduce corruption and would enhance compliance with the rule of law and the principles of equality, non-discrimination, democracy and respect for fundamental rights.
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