Petition · past parliament
Update the treason laws to deal with British terrorists
Closed
647 signatures
What the petition asks
The treason laws have not been updated for years. We believe that joining ISIS, or any other terrorist organisation which is an enemy of our country, should be classed as an act of treason.
It is time our laws were updated. British citizens who go abroad to fight for organisations which pose a threat to our security should be clearly and specifically included within the crime of treason.
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Sep 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
647
Status
Closed
Opened
6 Mar 2019
Closed
6 Sep 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.