ABSTRACT
This chapter interprets sincerity of communication as a procedural fairness norm, and argues that as such, it is a condition of building trust. At the same time, trust is a condition of governing capacities. While politicians often seem to believe that disclosing too much information, or unveiling their true intentions might make them weaker, sometimes the opposite may be the case. Valid and fair communication can create trust that increases the allegiance towards political decisions. Trust also increases the citizens’ willingness to cooperate with authorities and that makes policy implementation easier.
