Remove MPs from office immediately upon conviction for dishonesty

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs should have the highest standards of conduct. When one is convicted of criminal offences, they cease to be suitable for office, especially if the conviction involves an element of dishonesty.
We demand that any MP convicted for dishonesty is removed from office upon in conviction

An MP was very recently convicted of perverting the course of justice. She planned an elaborate lie to avoid a minor traffic offence. This dishonesty shows she is unfit to be in a position of trust, with regard to voting on matters affecting law and order. She must be removed, and any MP who commits such offences in the future must forfeit their position.

We the public expect our politicians to behave with honesty and integrity, when they fail, they must be removed.

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We can't accept petitions about appointments, which includes calling for Ministers, to be sacked.

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Timeline

29 Dec 2018	Petition opened for signatures
7 Jan 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 Jan 2019

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