Petition Disqualify anyone convicted of a criminal offence from being an MP

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.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

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Date closed 31 July 2019
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