Petition · past parliament

Tougher sentences for those who vandalise war memorials.

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like to see the introduction of a minimum sentence of one year which would be six months education on British military history and six month unpaid community work with increased fines of at least £1000, which should be split between repairing the damage and a veterans charity.
The vandalism of war memorials is morally wrong, it causes stress for the families who have loved ones names on the memorials. It also caused stress and anger amongst the veterans community.
Those who are named on memorials have paid the ultimate price for their country and it is morally wrong that the people who disrespect their service and sacrifice get away with their criminal acts.

Why it was rejected

It was created under a fake or incomplete name.

Timeline

2 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
9 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Rejected
Rejected 9 Apr 2021

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