To adopt a False Statements Act criminalising lying in public life and justice

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

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.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

27 Aug 2023	Petition opened for signatures
31 Aug 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 31 Aug 2023

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