Standing for election is a human right

NCC-1701

I thought the Monster Raving Loony Party was now history?

sevenhills

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

Seriously? Very few barristers get out of bed for that let alone take on a case, are you sure that is not purely to look at it?

Rules barring people from standing are there for a very good reason. If you by some miracle get them to change the rules, what will happen about council meetings that are held during your working hours? Will you expect to be able to attend whilst still being paid by the council? Can you see the problem? There will almost certainly be council workers that work at the time meetings are held.

Yes, its just the initial payment.


The rules in Scotland allow public sector workers to stand for election, they must resign from their position with the council if elected.

sevenhills

ariarnia wrote: »

Why not ask everyone who is currently barred from standing but who would like to stand to chip in a quid and see how far that gets you?

You can't be the only one... can you?

I could advertise my fundraising on Facebook, but I don't think they can target it quite so much, maybe just those with an interest in politics.