Boris Johnson has been summoned to court to face accusations of misconduct in public office over claims that he lied by saying Britain gave £350m a week to the European Union. It would then be sent to a crown court, probably Southwark, where it would be listed for a preliminary hearing. The offence of misconduct in public office carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. Acting for Johnson, Adrian Darbishire QC, told the court last week that the application by Ball had been brought for political purposes and was a “political stunt”. Coleman’s ruling noted that, as mayor, Johnson signed off several letters in that capacity when expressing his views on Brexit.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2019 10:00 UTC