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Make it mandatory for all MPs to complete an enhanced DBS check

Submitted on Wednesday 4th February 2026

Rejected on Thursday 12th March 2026

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)

Petition Action

Make it mandatory for all MPs to complete an enhanced DBS check

Petition Details

I want the government to debate this issue and hopefully bring all MPs into line with other persons that are subject to having to complete DBS in order to carry out their work.
I feel it is unsatisfactory that they should be excluded in this day and age.

Additional Information

Members of Parliament occupy positions of exceptional trust, power, and access. They make laws that govern the lives of others, routinely interact with vulnerable individuals, and enjoy privileged access to schools, charities, care settings, and constituent casework involving children and adults at risk.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/756785

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