Petition · Ministry of Justice
Prevent the prosecution of veterans for historical offences.
Closed
1,347 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to prevent members and former members of the armed forces from being prosecuted for alleged historical offences, sometimes decades after the events in question take place.
I believe the government owe a debt of gratitude to all the people that have served in the armed forces and should protect them in every way possible.
Timeline
| 18 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,347
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
18 Feb 2025
Closed
18 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.