Petition · past parliament

Sack sir Christopher Chope as an MP

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Sir Christopher Chope, objected to a new sexual harrasment bill making it illegal to take a picture up a skirt

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for removing MPs from office because of their views or opinions.

If you'd like the procedure of objecting to Bills to change, you may wish to sign this petition:

Reform Private Member's Bill procedure so that an objection needs to be seconded

If you'd like the law on upskirting to change, you may wish to sign this petition:

Make up-skirt photography an illegal offence in the UK

Timeline

15 Jun 2018 Petition opened for signatures
21 Jun 2018 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 21 Jun 2018

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