Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Rename the British Empire awards like OBE MBE etc
Closed
29 signatures
What the petition asks
The British Empire caused the unnecessary death of millions of people. it is beyond comprehension that an award system named in its honour is still in existence and bestowed upon people from the commonwealth as a back handed compliment.
Rename the system. Why create hierarchies in a world where are all trying to be equal
Timeline
| 12 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 May 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
29
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
12 Nov 2021
Closed
12 May 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.