Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Reform parliamentary privilege to remove protection for defamatory statements
Closed
33 signatures
What the petition asks
Enact primary legislation to reform the outdated and often misused and abused concept of parliamentary privilege, ending legal protection for defamatory statements made in Parliament.
Reforming parliamentary privilege in this way would promote greater transparency, accountability, and equality under the law. By removing the legal immunity granted to parliamentarians for their statements within Parliament, all citizens would be held to the same standards, fostering a more just democratic system. This change would discourage misuse of privilege, prevent the shield of immunity from being exploited for low political gain, and enhance trust in the legislative process.
Timeline
| 7 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
33
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
7 Sep 2023
Closed
7 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.