Submitted on Saturday 25th June 2016
Rejected on Friday 8th July 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make it a crime to lie during an election/referendum campaign
The conduct of politicians and other individuals making public statements during the EU referendum is unacceptable and should be criminalised. In commercial activities, such wilful misrepresentation and intentional deceit for gain would be fraudulent and subject to penalty and criminal proceedings.
It is unacceptable for any participant in an election or referendum campaign to either make a statement that they know to be incorrect or to make a claim that is outside their direct ability to deliver if they win the vote.
The test should be if they are challenged they must immediately clarify and evidence their claim. If they cannot they should immediately retract the statement, apologise and not make it again.
Failing to do so should be a crime.
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