Petition · past parliament
Create an independent regulator to ensure truth in political advertising
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
The UK has just seen one of the most vile political campaigns in recent times. Both sides made claims which were demonstrably false. There are no penalties or incentives which prevent this.
We urge the government to create an independent body to regulate political campaigns.
We urge the government to create an independent body to regulate political campaigns.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has the power to ban or change misleading commercial advertisements.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 ensures that buyers have certain rights when they enter into a contract.
Politicians are able to mislead and mis-sell to the electorate. There is nothing which protects voters from 'buyer's remorse'. We view this as a gap which needs urgently addressed.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 ensures that buyers have certain rights when they enter into a contract.
Politicians are able to mislead and mis-sell to the electorate. There is nothing which protects voters from 'buyer's remorse'. We view this as a gap which needs urgently addressed.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Jul 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
5 Jul 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.