We, the undersigned, call upon the UK Prime Minister and the Monarch to appoint Alan Bates as a Life Peer.

For two decades, Alan Bates waged a David-versus-Goliath battle against the Post Office, fighting for justice for hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly accused of financial discrepancies due to a faulty computer system.

We urge the relevant bodies to consider this petition as a testament to the widespread support for the appointment of Alan Bates as a life peer.

Thank you for reading this far, and for your support.

 Petition supporters' comments:

"The fortitude this man has displayed getting the truth to the general public is second to non."

"Without Alan’s investigations the Horizons scandal would never have been exposed."

"This amazing man has dedicated the last 24 years of his life to giving a voice to those who have been treated with such injustice. Wonderful man!"

"He continues to work tirelessly for an extremely worthy cause."

"If we have to have the House of Lords, then fill it with worthy people like Alan Bates."

"For over twenty years, this man has been selfless in his determination to get justice for the sub-postmasters.”

"Alan Bates is the ideal of a peer. Hard working and tenacious. A real bull dog."

"Alan Bates is a hero for the workers and the government has taken too long and have let this happen.”

"Because Mr Alan Bates speaks for so many over the injustice of the Post Office scandal, a true hero for the ordinary people."

"He is a warrior who does not give up the fight for his fellow Post Office colleagues."

"I’m signing because he is the sort of remarkable and tenacious person we need in the House of Lords.” 

"He has the integrity to represent the nation."

"We need people who are able to be honest and will stick to it, no matter what the pressure or temptations."

"I am actually opposed to the Honours system but Alan Bates deserves some recognition."

"We need genuine people in these positions."

"He has done an amazing job to help so many people."

"He deserves our support and recognition of his pursuit for justice."

"He’s a legend and what our country needs!"

"This man has worked tirelessly for others for a sustained period of time with no thought for himself. Amazing commitment in adversity."

"Someone who has dedicated his life to obtaining justice for others is exactly the type of person who should be scrutinising bills from the House of Commons."

More to follow in a future update - and thank you to all those who made these observations in support of the petition.