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Closed petition Make burning or mistreating a Union Jack in public a criminal offence.
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There is nothing more offensive to loyal British subjects than seeing protesters destroying our nation's flag. It elicits feelings of anger and revulsion and can be a precursor to violence. It is not unreasonable to expect our nation's flag to be treated with respect.
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