Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Ensure that all advisors to the government obey the law in any health crisis
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Ensure that the highest standards are met in the behaviour of all officials working for her majesty’s government
To maintain the trust and support of the public in any measures needed to maintain public health standards
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We can only accept petitions that call for a clear action.
Individual employees are responsible for their own actions. Employers are responsible for taking disciplinary action against their employees, and the police and Crown Prosecution Service are responsible for taking action in respect of alleged breaches of the law.
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Lockdown breaches by Government officials must be treated as Gross Misconduct: Lockdown breaches by Government officials must be treated as Gross Misconduct
Individual employees are responsible for their own actions. Employers are responsible for taking disciplinary action against their employees, and the police and Crown Prosecution Service are responsible for taking action in respect of alleged breaches of the law.
We have published the following petition, which you might like to sign:
Lockdown breaches by Government officials must be treated as Gross Misconduct: Lockdown breaches by Government officials must be treated as Gross Misconduct
Timeline
| 24 May 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Aug 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Department
Cabinet Office
Rejected
3 Aug 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.