The Politics of Lying

Preface and an Introduction Introduction PART ONE: JUSTIFYING AND EXPLAINING POLITICAL DECEPTION IN A DEMOCRACY Justifications for Lying in Politics; M.Ramsay Democratic Dirty Hands; M.Ramsay Explanations: the Political Context; M.Ramsay Explanations: Deception in the U.S Political System; L.Cliffe Explanations: Secrecy and Deception in the U.K Political Context; L.Cliffe PART TWO: CASE STUDIES The Iran-Contra Affairs; L.Cliffe The 'War' on Drugs; L.Cliffe The Scott Inquiry; D.Bartlett The Pergau Dam Affair: Civil Aid and Arms Exports; D.Bartlett Shoot to Kill; M.Ramsay B.S.E: Mad Cows and De-regulation; D.Bartlett Parliamentary Lobbying and Sleaze in British Politics; D.Bartlett Conclusions; M.Ramsay & L.Cliffe References Index