Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Remove public pensions from elected officials found guilty of serious offences
Open for signatures
52 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe taxpayers shouldn't fund the retirement of those guilty of serious offences. We demand laws to remove personal pensions linked to service in elected office for those guilty of serious offences like child abuse.
Pensions for elected politicians can exceed £30,000 to £50,000 annually, funded by the public. When an official commits serious crimes like child abuse, taxpayers may be left footing the bill for their retirement. We demand an immediate law to stop funding criminal offenders.
Timeline
| 30 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
52
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
30 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.