Rejected petition Prevent those suspected or convicted of terrorism whether home or abroad

To Make it illegal for convicted criminals of fire arms, explosives rapists, child molesters and terrorists wehether convicted in this coutry or abroad from standing for public office and to discuss and vote this into law

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Criminals convicted of serious crimes are able to stand and help govern this country

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Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759385

Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/744197

Prevent people with serious criminal convictions from becoming local councillors: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759313

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Date submitted 15 February 2026
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