Award a George Cross to the NHS for its Covid work (like Malta GC)

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Award a George Cross to the NHS as a body in recognition of the indefatigable efforts of its staff during this COVID crisis.

The island of Malta was awarded the GC in 1942 for its bravery and commitment during the great siege, the island was constantly bombed but the loyal people of Malta continued to remain loyal and support the allied forces operating from the island. In 2020 and 2021 the Paramedics, A&E, ITU and other frontline NHS staff risk their health and sanity battling with a new existential threat. Short of personnel and supplies and exhausted they stay resolutely at their posts in a similar way to Malta

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We cannot accept petitions that call for specific awards or honours, such as the George Cross, to be given to individuals or organisations, because we can only accept petitions about matters for which the Government or Parliament are responsible.

There is an independent process for considering nominations for awards and honours, including the George Cross, and advising the Queen on granting these, so it is not something the Government or Parliament can do.

Information about Civilian gallantry is available here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/civilian-gallantry-operation#the-george-cross-committee

And details of how to nominate someone for an honour or award are available here: https://www.gov.uk/honours/recommend-bravery-award

Timeline

14 Jan 2021	Petition opened for signatures
15 Jan 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 15 Jan 2021

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