Rejected petition Reinstate the laws of treason with immediate effect.

The laws governing treason were abolished by a previous administration. We need those laws reinstated to properly serve justice by prosecuting those who act against the interests of the country or endanger the security of it.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We can't accept your petition because the law on treason has not been repealed, although it has not been used since the early twentieth century. We are therefore unsure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 17 February 2019
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