Tynwald has backed moves to make misconduct in a public office illegal - but it won't be considered until after the general election.
Onchan MHK Julie Edge asked the court to support the change, but her motion was amended by Home Affairs minister Jane Poole-Wilson.
Mrs Poole-Wilson said government should look at the law between next October and 2031.
A similar offence was introduced in the UK in 2020.
Police schools team to focus on keeping children safe online
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1939 'Nazi TT' explored in new documentary
A new online documentary tells the story of what is calls "the Nazi TT" - when a German team scored victories immediately before the start of World War 2
Plans to turn old fisherman's hut into therapy business
A planning application's been submitted to convert a former fisherman's hut into a therapy facility.
123 roads needed traffic-calming work for 20mph zones, says minister
Infrastructure Minister Michelle Haywood says more than a hundred roads need work to support 20mph zones - but there's no money to make the changes.
American social superstar loves Manx knobs!
An American social media star has thanked a fan for sending him Manx sweets.
Woman sought after tyres dumped in village
Police are appealing for information about a woman driver who dumped tyres in Port St Mary.
Purr-fect paw-traits in Ramsey art trail
Ramsey has a special art exhibition taking place across the town, starring a famous furry resident!
Former Barclays in Ramsey could be yours!
A second former bank in Ramsey has gone on the market.
