Important:

This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament

Rejected petition Madatory loss of seat for convicted MPs.

Make it mandatory for any MP convicted of a crinimal offence to lose their seat regardless of the length of sentence given . Following recent cases it has become apparent that convicted felons are able to vote on the laws that govern this country. This should stop

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/235755

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