Petition · past parliament

Re-instate the death penalty for Treason

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

In a time where terror attacks become more common across Europe, we require a new form of deterrent. I put forward that the death penalty be used for those committing treason against the Crown and our Nation. We must be severe consequences for terrorists and the collaborators who support them.
Execution should be at low cost to the tax payer even if this may not be the most humane option. I personally put forward execution by firing squad.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

23 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
20 Apr 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 20 Apr 2017

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