{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/739638.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":739638,"attributes":{"action":"Hold MPs accountable for distinguishing fact from opinion in public discourse.","background":"1. Introduce legislation requiring MPs to clearly identify between opinions and facts in all their public communications.\r\n2. Establish a new offence of \"Misleading the Public\" to hold MPs accountable for spreading false or misleading information.","additional_details":"The current lack of transparency and accountability in public discourse is eroding trust in our institutions and creating division in our society. MPs presenting opinions as facts or spreading misinformation:\r\n- Misinforms the public and their decisions\r\n- Undermines the credibility of our institutions\r\n- Fosters a culture of distrust and polarization\r\nBy supporting this petition, we can promote a more informed and engaged citizenry through a high standard of truthfulness and fact based discourse.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2025-08-30T18:17:23.550Z","updated_at":"2025-09-10T15:06:31.358Z","rejected_at":"2025-09-10T15:04:28.052Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-08-31T10:13:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nLegislate to allow recall of MPs found to have deliberately misled the public\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/731105"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}