A Bill to prohibit the wearing of medals or insignia awarded for valour, with the intent to deceive.
House of Commons
11 August 2017
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The Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill would make it illegal to wear medals or insignia awarded for valour if the wearer intends to deceive others about their actions. It aims to protect the integrity of valour awards and prevent misuse. The bill is currently at Report Stage in the House of Commons.
The bill is currently at Report Stage in the House of Commons. It began in the Commons and underwent earlier readings and committee scrutiny in 2016–2017.
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The Bill was due to have its Report stage Debate resumed on Friday 12 May.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
Note: Title amended, as follows: A Bill to prohibit the wearing of medals or insignia awarded for valour, with the intent to deceive.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
