Submitted on Wednesday 4th September 2019
Rejected on Wednesday 11th September 2019
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Disallow ad-hominem attacks and name calling in the House of Commons
The government & MPs are the leaders of our country. Their behaviour should show leadership as well. There is no place in respectful society for name-calling nor ad-hominem attacks.
This petition demands that name-calling and ad-hominem attacks in the House should be disallowed by the Speaker.
Even when name-calling is seen a simply "banter", it sets precedent for name-calling which can be personally affecting, for example in terms of racial or sexual/gender identity slurs.
Since the House of Commons is about debating political opinion and facts, there is no need for name-calling nor ad-hom attacks which not only exemplify inconsiderate and rude behaviour but also distracts from the purpose of government - to lead the country with honesty and integrity.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Speaker of the House of Commons is responsible for maintaining order in the House of Commons, not the UK Government or Parliament as a whole.
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