Petition Make burning or mistreating a Union Jack in public a criminal offence.

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.

This petition is closed This petition ran for 6 months

3,032 signatures

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Date closed 18 November 2018
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