Petition · Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Appoint independent body to bar elected officials with discriminatory views
Open for signatures
2,432 signatures
What the petition asks
If information comes to light indicating that a candidate/elected official may hold views that could harm people with protected characteristics, as defined by the Equality Act, an independent adjudicator should be empowered to investigate & if appropriate, remove them from the ballot paper or office
Our system needs to be updated in line with the evolution of our nation into a free and fair society. Equal rights are now at the core of our national identity, and our public officials must lead the way. In the modern age it has become problematic on occasions when information has come to light which reveals that due to prejudicial views, a candidate may be unsuited to a role which requires them to represent everyone with fairness and respect. Our system must protect our communities
Timeline
| 2 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,432
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Opened
2 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.