Petition · past parliament
Award Mr Alan Bates a CBE for his service to the Post Office and Justice
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Ask the prime minister to urge the king to award an appropriate honour now.
Mr Alan Bates lead the campaign for justice for postmasters and postmistress a campaign fought over many years that is now seen as one of the biggest scandals of our time. His efforts along with many others should be acknowledged at the highest level this country can offer.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 14 Jan 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Jan 2024 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
23 Jan 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.