Petition · past parliament
Make the U.S. Federal Law 'Stolen Valor' a law in the United Kingdom.
Closed
106 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should make it a crime for a person to fraudulently claim having received any of a series of particular military decorations and awards with the intention of obtaining money, property, or tangible benefit from convincing someone that he/she did rightfully receive that award.
It is way too easy for non-military personnel to purchase a uniform along with awards and medals etc. therefore allowing them to pose as either serving personnel or veterans. I've personally seen many people wearing a British Military Uniform and being praised by the unsuspecting public, and receiving 'military discounts' in retail stores and I believe this is wrong. It should be illegal for somebody to fraudulently pose as Serving Personnel.
Timeline
| 24 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Feb 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
106
Status
Closed
Opened
24 Aug 2015
Closed
24 Feb 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.