In Washington state, prosecutors claimed that a friendly discussion of an anti-tax campaign on a radio show was a political donation that the campaigners should have declared.

ECONOMIST: Lexington

Then a friendly Tory question about her achievements in office led to a surreal discussion on recycled furniture and gaffer tape.

BBC: Cheryl Gillan's sofa government cushions the cost

Another prevention technique under discussion is male-specific, though it might be a bit much to describe it as male-friendly.

ECONOMIST: Back to prevention