PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make it a criminal offence to mislead or lie in public office
We think misleading or telling lies to the public in public office should be criminalised. Public servants should function at a higher standard, and we think parliamentary standards alone haven't solved issues.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
202
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 202/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 202/100,000
Background
Implement a new law in the UK to prevent misleading or lying to the public. This should include deviations from manifesto pledges which are the basis of any democratic election, therefore the manifesto should become the blueprint for the agreement with the country.