PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Prevent anyone with a serious conviction from being in Public Office.
Individuals with a conviction for a serious offence should not be allowed to stand for or remain as an MP or Councillor.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Individuals in Public Office should be setting an example of the behaviour expected from members of the public. They should not have a serious conviction before they take office and should be removed immediately if they are convicted during their term. It is important to be clear no-one is above the law, even if they have been voted in before they were convicted.