Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Protect the Union Flag of the United Kingdom from change or defacement

Closed 165 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to protect in law the long held traditional colour and design of the Union Flag of Britain and to make it unlawful to change or deface this in any format.
Because it stands for British heritage, custom and values.

Many brave men and women have fought and died to protect this country and others under the Union Flag and we believe no one should have the right to change or deface it.

Timeline

15 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 165
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 15 Apr 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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