Petition · past parliament · Ministry of Justice
Suspend any MPs accused of sexual offences pending investigations
Closed
2,733 signatures
What the petition asks
Given the number of allegations occurring of a serious nature we believe there is the need for any MP or Minister formally accused of sexual offences to be suspended from the House, and any ministerial posts, pending the conclusion of all relevant investigations.
To establish a formal process whereby any MP or Minister is suspended immediately from the House and any ministerial posts, pending completion of all relevant investigations - by the police, government or parliamentary authorities - so as to safeguard the public, and others within Parliament and Government.
The removal of an MP against whom allegations of this kind are made should not be a personal choice after a formal allegation is made, but a requirement.
The removal of an MP against whom allegations of this kind are made should not be a personal choice after a formal allegation is made, but a requirement.
Timeline
| 20 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,733
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
20 May 2022
Closed
4 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.