Petition · Cabinet Office
Disqualify current or ex Solicitors, Barristers & Judges from becoming MPs
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe that any prospective MP upon nomination should be required to declare if they are or have ever been a Solicitor, Barrister & Judge. If they have they would be disqualified from being an MP.
We believe the aforementioned Solicitors, Barristers & Judges, do and have served a very important and valued position in society. However we think they are intrinsically linked to upholding and preserving the current legislation. In our view this could lead to a conflict of interest preventing them adequately representing the views of constituents wanting to change.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Sep 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
19 Mar 2025
Closed
19 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.