Petition · past parliament
Award former Sub Postmaster Alan Bates an OBE for services to Sub Postmasters.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Recognise the work Alan Bates did to get justice for all those affected by the Horizon scandal at the Royal Mail
Alan Bates worked tirelessly for over a decade to get justice and recognition for all those Sub Postmasters who were wrongly convicted under the Horizon scandal. He deserves recognition for his hard work, perseverance and courage in bringing the scandal to light.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 5 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Jan 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
12 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.