Legislate to hold MPs who vote to break international law personally liable

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

If the government proposes legislation which breaks international law, then those MPs who support that legislation should be personally accountable for the consequences and the damage this causes to their fellow citizens and not able to hide behind parliamentary privilege

The proposed legislation in connection with Northern Ireland is acknowledged to break the legally binding withdrawal agreement, and risks restarting the troubles in Ireland as well as wreaking untold damage on Britain's reputation. MPs who vote for this legislation should be forced to fear the consequences and not hide behind party procedure or tradition. Tradition and precedent is less important than the rule of law.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Decisions on responsibility for actions are a matter for the courts and not the UK Government or Parliament itself.

Timeline

12 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
8 Oct 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 8 Oct 2020

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