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.