Petition · past parliament
A Prime Minister who acts unlawfully shall face a vote of no confidence by law.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
The United Kingdom deserves leadership by those who are able to follow the rule of law. It should be a basic assumption that Prime Ministers will not break the law, and a Prime Minister found to have acted unlawfully should automatically face a vote of no confidence in the house of commons.
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, including the Prime Minister, to be sacked or for a vote of no confidence.
In any case, its MPs can already call a vote of no confidence in a Prime Minister.
In any case, its MPs can already call a vote of no confidence in a Prime Minister.
Timeline
| 24 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Oct 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.