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Reinstate the Death Penalty for Treason

Closed 41 signatures

What the petition asks

This is a call for the UK Government to reinstate the Death Penalty as an option for judges when an individual has committed (or attempted to commit) an act of Treason.
Also, intertwining committed acts of Terrorism and espionage should be classed as Treason against the British people. A new definition of Treason should be published where it ought to cover the British people, and not just social superiors.

For example, if a UK National, even the PM or Royal family member committed an act of treason, they should be tried, with an option of the Death Penalty being deemed appropriate for their punishment.

Timeline

11 Aug 2015 Petition opened for signatures
11 Feb 2016 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 41
Status Closed
Opened 11 Aug 2015
Closed 11 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.