The Campaign to Outlaw Lying in Politics: Can Wales Pave the Way?
In a groundbreaking move, the Welsh government has pledged to make lying in politics illegal—a bold step that could reshape the landscape of democratic integrity. This initiative follows a persistent campaign by the lobby group Compassion in Politics, which has long advocated for criminal penalties for political deception. Public trust in politicians is at an all-time low, with only 9% of British adults expressing confidence in their representatives’ honesty, according […]