Petition · past parliament
Make burning or mistreating a Union Jack in public a criminal offence.
Closed
3,032 signatures
What the petition asks
There is nothing more offensive to loyal British subjects than seeing protesters destroying our nation's flag. It elicits feelings of anger and revulsion and can be a precursor to violence. It is not unreasonable to expect our nation's flag to be treated with respect.
Timeline
| 18 May 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Nov 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,032
Status
Closed
Opened
18 May 2018
Closed
18 Nov 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.