[sitetest]

Dear MadIvan,

What might be a typical trajectory for Mr. Galloway, should the Government decide to prosecute him, and he should decide to hang tough?

Does British law require a MP to step aside while under indictment? What about post-conviction?

Thanks,


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[MadIvan]

In theory, disqualified people include undischarged bankrupts and those sentenced to more than one year's imprisonment. However, Bobby Sands, a convicted IRA terrorist, stood for election even though he was in prison, and won the vote.

Otherwise, a convicted and imprisoned MP would likely force a by-election in which a new MP would be elected.

Regards, Ivan