Rejected petition I want the Government to make a specific offence of vandalising War Memorials

I want the law to change to make a specific offence to vandalise a War Memorial with a minimum prison sentence of 10 years

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Criminal damage just doesn't cut it with regards the vandalism of War Memorials. Being charged with Criminal damage is a badge of honour for some people.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/551156

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Date submitted 9 November 2020
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