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MPs will debate a petition calling for people convicted of terrorism offences to be barred from standing for elected office. The Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for Monday 6 July and will be opened by John Lamont on behalf of the Petitions Committee.
The petition calls for people convicted of terrorism offences in the UK or abroad to be disqualified from standing for election. It has attracted more than 200,000 signatures, ensuring parliamentary consideration of the issue.
The debate is expected to focus on the balance between democratic rights, public safety and public confidence in elected office. Ministers will be asked to set out whether the Government believes existing disqualification rules are sufficient or whether further restrictions should be introduced.