Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 120474
Election Offences: Disinformation
Tabled: 12 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Question
David Simmonds
Conservative — Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he has considered updating the electoral offence of making a false statement of fact in relation to the candidate’s personal character or conduct to help tackle the disse
Answer
Samantha DixonThe government recognises the threat that deepfakes and misleading material pose to elections and the importance of ensuring that electoral law is fit for a modern electoral environment. The government continually assesses the effectiveness of electoral l...
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