Petition · past parliament
Burning the Union Flag should be made illegal
Closed
122 signatures
What the petition asks
Our Union Flag is a symbol of national pride and identity.
There have been examples where our flag has been burned in public. Most recently the Union Flag was burned in protest at the planned Prorogation of Parliament.
There have been examples where our flag has been burned in public. Most recently the Union Flag was burned in protest at the planned Prorogation of Parliament.
At present this is not illegal
It is grossly disrespectful.
We call upon the Government to introduce a law to make burning the Union Flag illegal.
The appropriate sentence upon conviction would be determined through legislation passed.
It is grossly disrespectful.
We call upon the Government to introduce a law to make burning the Union Flag illegal.
The appropriate sentence upon conviction would be determined through legislation passed.
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
122
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Sep 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.