Petition
I propose that we reinstate treason laws
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like to see treasonous activity punishable by the most severe laws, like it used to be.
It was a bad decision for treason laws to be removed. It has allowed many to act treasonously and not be held to account.
It’s one of the most serious crimes and should be enforced as so
It’s one of the most serious crimes and should be enforced as so
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Treason is still a criminal offence.
Decisions over whether to proscute indivduals for treason or another offence are a matter for the police and the Crown Prosecution Service and not the UK Government or Parliament.
Decisions over whether to proscute indivduals for treason or another offence are a matter for the police and the Crown Prosecution Service and not the UK Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Feb 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.