Petition · past parliament
Block the appointment of Keith Vaz MP to the Justice Comittee
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
This MP is under criminal investigation for involvement in prostitution, illegal drugs and deception. There is public outcry that this has been disregarded by Government in making this appointment and it falls short of the standards expected by the electorate.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
Timeline
| 1 Nov 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Nov 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Nov 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.