This petition was submitted during the 2019 to 2024 Parliament
Rejected petition Recommend Alan Bates, former sub postmaster be knighted.
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Alan Bates uncovered one of the largest miscarriages of justice in English history and should be recognised, as should all the other sub postmasters involved.
Alan Bates represents everything good about the British people and the honours system should be used to recognise that.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about honours or appointments.
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