A Bill to prohibit the wearing of medals or insignia awarded for valour, with the intent to deceive
House of Lords
12 September 2019
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The 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 misrepresenting their valour by displaying such honours in public. The rules cover wearing or displaying medals or insignia.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Lords. The 1st reading in the Lords took place on 12 July 2017.
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12 Jul 2017
First reading took place on 12 July. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
