Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Stolen Valour - Make wearing medals you are not entitled a criminal offence

Closed 29 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should make wearing campaign and service medals people are not entitled to a criminal offence, with fines and custodial sentences, to stop this abhorrent practice. Offenders should be registered and face increased penalties for repeat offences.
As a veteran of this country, I am shocked to see people wearing medals and decorations which they are not entitled to and impersonating fellow veterans. We believe these people are mocking our war dead by wearing them and insulting our Queen and country.

Timeline

12 Aug 2020 Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 29
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 12 Aug 2020
Closed 12 Feb 2021

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