Stop prosecuting our Armed Forces & Veterans carrying out Government Orders.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Many British Armed Forces Veterans are living in fear of prosecution for carrying out their duties. Many served on Op Banner in N. Ireland during the troubles. The Terrorists they were protecting us from have subsequently been given free pardons guaranteeing no charges will be levied against them.

Many of the Veterans under threat of prosecution are in their mid to late 70's. Some still suffering emotionally and physically from their experiences whilst serving during the unrest and troubles. It is wrong that the Terrorists they were protecting us from have been given Royal Pardons and letters guaranteeing they will not face prosecution for their actions which resulted in death and destruction yet those who were protecting Sovereign & Country are.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because decisions on whether to prosecute someone are made by Crown Prosecution Service, which is independent of the UK Government and Parliament.

You could start a new petition calling for a law granting immunity from prosecution for ex-service people for actions undertaken during their service after a period of time if that is something you would like to see happen.

Timeline

3 Mar 2019	Petition opened for signatures
18 Mar 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Mar 2019

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