Petition · past parliament
Guidance on workplace bullying must be applied to behaviour of MPs at work.
Closed
140 signatures
What the petition asks
The rules covering conduct during parliamentary debate must be updated to reflect the level of conduct expected generally in the workplace.
We would like our representatives to treat each other with respect, to listen properly to each others views, to debate the matter at hand and to answer direct questions with full and truthful answers.
("Bullying may be characterised as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means that undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient." - From the ACAS website)
("Bullying may be characterised as offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means that undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient." - From the ACAS website)
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Sep 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
140
Status
Closed
Opened
9 Mar 2016
Closed
9 Sep 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.