Petition · past parliament
Present bill to Parliament to make all Monuments in England National treasures.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To make all monuments in England, including London, National Treasures. No Monument of any historical figure is to be defaced, removed or desecrated without prior parliamentary approval.
Conviction of offense should be punishable, up to and including incarceration and financially responsibility.
Conviction of offense should be punishable, up to and including incarceration and financially responsibility.
No local official can make a determination without approval from Parliament. The landmarks of this great country have been under attack. Tourism being our largest revenue stream, these monuments shall not be disturbed without an exceptional reason.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 9 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.