Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs

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Prevent people convicted of serious crimes standing or serving as MPs

Petition Details

Ban anyone who has ever been convicted of serious offences (such as sex offences against children, terrorism, serious fraud, corruption, violent crimes) including foreign convictions and given a custodial or suspended sentence from standing for or serving as an MP; when appeals have been exhausted.

Additional Information

I believe any MPs convicted of serious crimes undermine public trust. Current law only vacates a current MP’s seat if given a custodial sentence longer than 12 months, and recall petition rules are limited. We believe the change suggested in this petition closes that gap, protects vulnerable people, and requires parties to vet candidates. It targets serious custodial offences only, balancing public safety with rehabilitation.

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