Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill

A Bill to create offences in relation to the publication of false or misleading statements by elected representatives; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Liz Saville RobertsPlaid Cymru

Last Updated

31 October 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would make it a criminal offence to publish false or misleading statements by elected representatives. It aims to reduce deceptive political messaging and protect voters from misinformation spread by people in public office.

Key Points

Creates criminal offences for publishing false or misleading statements by elected representatives.
Covers statements published by elected representatives in relation to public matters and elections.
Includes connected provisions that may widen or clarify the scope of the offences.
Currently at the 1st Reading in the House of Commons and sponsored by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru).
If it progresses, it would move to a Second Reading and subsequent scrutiny across later stages.

Progress

The Bill is at its first stage in the Commons. If it advances, it would proceed to a Second Reading and then further scrutiny in committee stages.

Who is affected?

Voters and the general publicElected representatives (MPs, local councillors and other elected officials)Political parties and campaign organisationsJournalists and media organisations that publish statements by elected representativesOrganizations involved in elections and political communication

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Elected Representatives (Prohibition of Deception) Bill

29 Jun 2022

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 120 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

18 Oct 2022

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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