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Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office

Submitted by Richard James Donaldson on Friday 30th January 2026

Published on Friday 6th March 2026

Current status: Open

Open until: Sunday 6th September 2026

Current Signatures: 198,256
(count is updated approximately hourly)

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5 years ~ commission ~ convicted ~ Council ~ Declare ~ Electing ~ Elections ~ Electoral Commission ~ Historic ~ Individuals ~ local ~ month ~ Officers ~ Prevent ~ Standing ~ Terror ~ Years

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Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office

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