Petition · past parliament
Award the people of Ukraine with the George Cross
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
The bravery of the Maltese people during World War 2 led HM King George VI to bestow the George Cross on a collective basis "to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history".
The parallels with the people of Ukraine are obvious. We should repeat the award to them.
The parallels with the people of Ukraine are obvious. We should repeat the award to them.
Parliament could debate the motion "This House shows its support to the people of Ukraine by requesting Her Majesty the Queen bestows the honour of the George Cross collectively upon its citizens".
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
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Timeline
| 1 Mar 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Mar 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Mar 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.