Petition · past parliament

Disqualify anyone convicted of a criminal offence from being an MP

Closed 6,569 signatures

What the petition asks

As those who make our laws and expect UK citizens to abide by them, elected MP's should be expected to conduct themselves to the highest standards. If convicted whilst in office, they should lose their seat and a by-election held.

Timeline

31 Jan 2019 Petition opened for signatures
31 Jul 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 6,569
Status Closed
Opened 31 Jan 2019
Closed 31 Jul 2019

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