Petition · past parliament

Require MPs to pass psychological tests before taking office

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Psychology has the tools to determine whether or not people are mentally healthy and suited to positions of responsibility. Requiring MPs to take regular psychological tests would help prevent the emergence of populist demagogues that undermine the nation through post-reality political stunts.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

It's not clear from your petition whether you would like MPs to be required to take a test before taking office (as in the title) or at regular intervals (as in the body of the petition text).

Timeline

6 Oct 2016 Petition opened for signatures
14 Oct 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20
Status Rejected
Rejected 14 Oct 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.