Petition · Cabinet Office
Make Misconduct in a Public Office a statutory offence
Closed
54 signatures
What the petition asks
We feel that the common law offence of Misconduct in a Public Office is outdated and there isn't clear enough guidelines about how this offence is committed.
We think that if the government creates this legislation, it will provide a clear and concise description of what Misconduct in a Public Office is and will also assist the courts with sentencing. At present, we feel there is no clear definition of Misconduct in a Public Office and no clear sentencing guidelines.
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
5 Mar 2025
Closed
5 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.