Make lying in Parliament a criminal offence

It's ridiculous that lying under oath in court is a crime, which can lead to a custodial sentence, but MPs and members of the House of Lords can lie in Parliament and not face any consequences.

This petition closed on 8 Aug 2022 with 173 signatures


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It should be made a criminal offence for MPs and members of the House of Lords to lie in Parliament.


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