Petition · Cabinet Office

Ban people with criminal records standing for local government or Parliament

Open for signatures 76 signatures

What the petition asks

Pass a law that blocks anyone who has a criminal record from running for position in Parliament or local government

Timeline

8 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 76
Status Open for signatures
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 8 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.