Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallMonday, 6 July 202616:30

e-petition 759385 relating to banning anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on an e-petition calling for a ban on anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office. The debate will examine whether current electoral law adequately prevents individuals with terrorism convictions from candidacy in parliament and other elected bodies, and whether new legislation is needed to close any gaps.

This touches on electoral integrity and national security. It asks whether the democratic system should have explicit barriers to entry for those convicted of serious security offences, and reflects ongoing tension between rehabilitation rights and public protection in a post-conviction context.

Crime & Policing

MPs most likely to speak

Dr Kieran MullanConservative and Unionist Party

Bexhill and Battle

Shadow Justice — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on crime (85 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: questioning, crime: neutral (30pts)Voting record

John LamontConservative and Unionist Party

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Vikki SladeLiberal Democrats

Mid Dorset and North Poole

Spoken on crime (39 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: questioning, crime: supportive (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

Tessa MuntLiberal Democrats

Wells and Mendip Hills

Spoken on crime (50 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: opposed, crime: questioning, crime: supportive (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

Warinder JussLabour Party

Wolverhampton West

Spoken on crime (62 times, 40pts); Known positions: crime: supportive, crime: opposed, crime: questioning (30pts); Committee: justice committee (20pts)Voting record

e-petition 759385 relating to banning anyone convicted of terrorism offences from standing for public office

MPs most likely to speak

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