P-06-1495 Create a structure within the Senedd to ban politicians convicted of intended deception.

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This petition was submitted by Phillip Cook, having collected 254 signatures.

Text of petition:

Adam Price Ms aims to uphold integrity and accountability in Welsh politics. Lying continues to be a controversial issue in global politics, this initiative is a noble effort to confront it directly. To build trust among the Welsh people, further discussion is warranted. In any profession, dishonesty typically results in dismissal; thus, it is puzzling that politicians, responsible for public funds amounting to billions of pounds, would oppose such measures unless they have something to conceal.

Additional information:

Through an amendment to the Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, Adam Price MS intended to introduce a mechanism that would disqualify Members of the Senedd convicted of being wilfully deceitful. The proposal to create an offence of deception should be introduced by the Senedd.

Status 

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 03/02/2025. 

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It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 03/02/2025. 

Senedd Constituency and Region

·     Ceredigion

·     Mid and West Wales

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