Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 50509

Disinformation

Tabled: 7 May 2025

Answered: 14 May 2025

Named Day

Question

Neil Coyle

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will create an offence of (a) lying in office and (b) using (i) media and (ii) social media to mislead (A) followers and (B) the public.

Answer

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The Cabinet Office has no plans to create such an offence. All public office-holders are expected to adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life which includes the principle of honesty.In addition, ministers are expected to uphold the high standards of ...

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