Petition · past parliament
Recommend Alan Bates, former sub postmaster be knighted.
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Alan Bates uncovered one of the largest miscarriages of justice in English history and should be recognised, as should all the other sub postmasters involved.
Alan Bates represents everything good about the British people and the honours system should be used to recognise that.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 9 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
18 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.