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Petition · past parliament

For MP Helen Joanne "Jo" Cox (RIP) to be posthumously awarded the George Cross.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

MP Jo Cox died serving British democracy and throughout her career was dedicated to humanitarian causes. Therefore we the undersigned feel it is only right and fitting to posthumously award her the GC, the highest gallantry award for civilians.
If reports are accurate that an individual came to Mrs Cox's aid then if appropriate that individual should be considered for a GC also.

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We can't accept your petition because it asks for someone to be nominated for an honour.

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Timeline

17 Jun 2016 Petition opened for signatures
28 Jun 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 28 Jun 2016

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