Add another clause to how an MP can be recalled back to it's constituency

Add another clause to how an MP can be recalled back to it's constituency — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

Derilction of duty should be added on to the reasons why an MP can be recalled back to their constituency and spark a by election if 10% of there constituents agree,

Additional details

Under the UK's Recall of MPs Act 2015, a recall petition can be triggered if an MP is: 1. Convicted of an offence with a custodial sentence of ≤12 months. 2. Suspended from the Commons for ≥10 sitting days. 3. Convicted of false allowances claims. A 4th criteria should be added and should be if found to have been cited for dereliction of duty

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