Closed petition Stop people with a criminal conviction serving as an MP

If a person has a criminal conviction they should not be able to stand for election as an MP. If a current MP is convicted of a criminal offence then they must be removed from post immediately and a by-election take place.

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Date closed 20 June 2022
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