PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Make it illegal to remove, destroy or deface the Union Jack or UK national flags
Make it a specific offence to remove, burn, destroy or deface the Union Jack or the national flags of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 8/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 8/100,000
Background
These flags represent our shared history, culture and identity. They are important symbols of unity and pride. Damaging them can currently be treated as criminal damage, but a dedicated law would give them the respect and protection they deserve.