Petition · past parliament

Make stolen valour the wearing of medals you're not entitled a criminal offence.

Closed 109 signatures

What the petition asks

There has been several reported cases in the press reciently of people wearing medals they are not entitled to. This should be made a criminal offence for those committing the act.
The United States of America has made this a criminal offence. We should in the U.K. follow suit. People who wear medals they are not entitle to are committing a grave discourtesy to HM Queen Elizabeth.

Timeline

3 Dec 2018 Petition opened for signatures
3 Jun 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 109
Status Closed
Opened 3 Dec 2018
Closed 3 Jun 2019

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