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Originally Posted by Mr K
Seems it's either Life in Prisonment or 10 Downing St. for Boris. He is probably just guilty of not fact checking the crap he puts his name to, and being stupid. In which case he's perfect for PM  |
He wasn't acting as somebody in public office. He was acting as an individual.
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Misconduct in public office is an offence at common law triable only on indictment. It carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. It is an offence confined to those who are public office holders and is committed when the office holder acts (or fails to act) in a way that constitutes a breach of the duties of that office.
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Eg Police officers have been convicted for having consensual sex whilst on duty. It would be rather silly if that also applied outside work time.