Submitted on Wednesday 4th February 2026
Rejected on Tuesday 10th March 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban individuals convicted of terror or hate offences from holding public office
Introduce legislation preventing anyone convicted of terrorism offences or hate‑motivated crimes from standing in local elections or holding any public office or local elections.
People convicted of terrorism or hate‑motivated offences pose a risk to public trust and democratic integrity. Those who have promoted violence, extremism, or hatred should not be permitted to represent communities or hold public authority. Clear rules are needed to protect public safety and confidence.
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Ban anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/759385
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