TI-UK explores ‘Should lying by politicians be a criminal offence?’, focusing on defining deception, abuse risks, and parliamentary sovereignty

The article explores whether lying by politicians should be criminalized. Transparency International UK concludes that making deception a criminal offense wouldn’t restore public trust, could worsen dissatisfaction, and might be abused. Instead, it recommends strengthening existing accountability mechanisms, clarifying sanctions, and involving the public to rebuild trust in politics and ensure fair rule enforcement.