Petition · past parliament · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Make lying in Parliament a criminal offence
Closed
173 signatures
What the petition asks
It's ridiculous that lying under oath in court is a crime, which can lead to a custodial sentence, but MPs and members of the House of Lords can lie in Parliament and not face any consequences.
It should be made a criminal offence for MPs and members of the House of Lords to lie in Parliament.
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
173
Status
Closed
Department
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened
8 Feb 2022
Closed
8 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.