The Senedd's Standards of Conduct Committee has proposed significant reforms to enhance accountability for its members, suggesting that those who lie could be subjected to a referendum-style vote in their constituency. While it has refrained from recommending that deliberate deception become a criminal offense, the report advocates strengthening the current standards regime. Key changes would empower the standards commissioner to initiate investigations independently and enforce corrections. Additionally, the committee encourages the inclusion of lay members to ensure a more diverse perspective in oversight.
The Senedd's Standards of Conduct Committee proposes stronger measures for accountability, including a referendum-style vote for lying members, but stops short of criminalization.
The committee emphasized enhancing the existing standards with more authority for the standards commissioner to act independently and impose corrections.
A recommendation for lay members to join the standards committee was also made, aimed at bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Introducing a criminal offense for lies could overwhelm police resources and complicate the justice system, leading to unintended negative outcomes.
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