When does an ‘Untruth’ get Labelled what it is – A Lie? And What are the Consequences?

Let’s start with a couple of definitions: A Lie: to say something that is not true in order to deceive. (Cambridge Dictionary) Legal Definition: the misrepresentation of one or more facts in order to gain a benefit or harm another person, where the actor knows or should know that the misrepresentation will be relied upon […]