Support responsible, honest and ethical political campaigning.

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

It's time for a new approach to political campaigning that enables well-informed decision-making. The EU referendum was fueled by claims that misled and played on fear. Campaigning should be subject to stronger independent regulation similar to advertising standards, to separate opinion from fact.

The Electoral Commission, Ofcom and The Advertising Standards Agency have roles in regulating political campaigning. They can protect 'personal character' or respond to possible libel, but there are few if any rules to stop campaigners misleading the public with opinions presented as fact, or making false claims. See more at: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/our-work/roles-and-responsibilities/our-role-as-regulator-of-political-party-finances/making-an-allegation/what-we-regulate

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Create an independent authority to fact-check political campaign materials.

Timeline

24 Jun 2016	Petition opened for signatures
5 Jul 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 5 Jul 2016

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