Petition

Make it protocol for people with criminal records to be able to coach football

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

Make it protocol for people with criminal records that has nothing to do with children be able to coach children’s football your own child is in.
Not being discriminated with a criminal record

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do as we're not sure if you're referring to spent or unspent convictions, employment or volunteering. If your petition is about something that the Football Association (FA) is responsible for, we can't accept a petition about it but you could contact the Football Association about your concerns.

You could start a new petition explaining more clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. The following government guidance may be helpful: www.gov.uk/government/publications/disclosing-your-criminal-record-guidance-for-those-with-offences/disclosing-your-criminal-record

Unlock is a charity for people with criminal records. Through their website and helpline, they give advice and support: unlock.org.uk/the-helpline

Timeline

19 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures
20 Jul 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.