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Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the wearing of medals or insignia awarded for valour, with the intent to deceive.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

11 August 2017

In Plain English

AI-generated

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. It aims to stop people pretending to have earned honours they did not receive. The bill is currently at the report stage in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits wearing medals or insignia awarded for valour when there is an intent to deceive.
Covers all medals and insignia designated as valour awards.
Includes an explicit requirement that deception be proven as part of the offence.
Currently at the report stage in the House of Commons, having originated there.
Supported by a range of official scrutiny documents (amendment papers, briefing papers and explanatory notes).

Progress

Currently at the report stage in the House of Commons, the bill is being scrutinised and may be amended before moving on.

Who is affected?

Current and former members of the Armed Forces (serving personnel and veterans).People who own, wear or display medals or insignia awarded for valour.Organisations and individuals that handle valour awards (such as museums, dealers and collectors).

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Awards for Valour (Protection)

1 Jan 1970

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.