Petition · past parliament
Reinstate the laws of treason with immediate effect.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
The laws governing treason were abolished by a previous administration. We need those laws reinstated to properly serve justice by prosecuting those who act against the interests of the country or endanger the security of it.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We can't accept your petition because the law on treason has not been repealed, although it has not been used since the early twentieth century. We are therefore unsure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Feb 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
26 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.