Wales Considers if Lying in Politics is a Criminal Offence

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Wales Considers if Lying in Politics is a Criminal Offence

Welsh government considers new crime of deliberate deception by an elected official. Who isn't fed up with politicians - including presidents and prime ministers - lying and deliberately spreading falsehoods? So, it's heartening to hear that one nation is examining whether this can be stopped. The Welsh government (known as the Senedd) is considering a law to bar politicians from office if they lie. If passed, the world-first law would mean anyo…