{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759974.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":759974,"attributes":{"action":"Ban anyone convicted of a terrorism offence from running for Councillor/MP","background":"Introduce legislation to permanently disqualify anyone convicted of terrorism from standing for or holding any public office in the UK, including as an MP, councillor, mayor, or other elected roles.\r\nCurrent UK law does not impose a specific, automatic, or lifelong ban for terrorism convictions.","additional_details":"This change would protect democratic integrity, ensure public confidence in elected representatives, and prevent those convicted of terrorism from gaining platforms of influence.\r\nWe urge the Government and Parliament to act swiftly to legislate this safeguard.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-02-04T18:07:23.085Z","updated_at":"2026-03-10T16:23:49.334Z","rejected_at":"2026-03-10T16:23:44.180Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-02-04T20:59:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:\r\n\r\nBan anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759385"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}