Anonymous15 days ago
The Welsh Parliament has passed landmark legislation making it a criminal offence for candidates to make deliberately false statements during Senedd elections, positioning Wales as the first country to specifically criminalize political lying during campaigns. While 73% of voters support the concept and trust in politicians sits at historic lows of just 9%, critics warn the law — which won't take effect until 2030 at the earliest — risks chilling free speech and politicizing the courts, even as Australia, India, and other democracies explore similar measures.