Written question asked by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Public Appointments: Convictions
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to disqualify individuals from standing for public office in England who have unspent convictions for offences under the Terrorism Act 2000 or the Terrorism Act 2006, regardless of the length of the custodial sentence imposed.
- Answer
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The Government currently has no plans to change the disqualification criteria for those standing for election for these offences but keeps the counter‑terrorism framework under constant review to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL14685
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Convictions Disqualification Public appointments Prison sentences Terrorism
- Legislation
- Terrorism Act 2006
- Terrorism Act 2000
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- 2026-03-11 14:32:39 +0000
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