PETITIONClosedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make Misconduct in a Public Office a statutory offence
We feel that the common law offence of Misconduct in a Public Office is outdated and there isn't clear enough guidelines about how this offence is committed.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 54/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 54/100,000
Background
We think that if the government creates this legislation, it will provide a clear and concise description of what Misconduct in a Public Office is and will also assist the courts with sentencing. At present, we feel there is no clear definition of Misconduct in a Public Office and no clear sentencing guidelines.