This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Closed petition Disqualify anyone convicted of a criminal offence from being an MP
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As those who make our laws and expect UK citizens to abide by them, elected MP's should be expected to conduct themselves to the highest standards. If convicted whilst in office, they should lose their seat and a by-election held.
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