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Desecration of War Memorials Bill

A Bill to create the offence of desecrating a war memorial; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

24 March 2021

In Plain English

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This Bill would create a new crime of desecrating a war memorial. It would include related provisions to support enforcement and prosecution, with the aim of protecting the memory and dignity of those commemorated on war memorials.

Key Points

  • Creates a new criminal offence of desecrating a war memorial.
  • Includes related provisions to support enforcement and prosecution.
  • Aims to protect the memory and dignity of those commemorated by war memorials.

Progress

The Bill is at the first reading stage in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to further stages.

Who is affected?

Veterans and their familiesLocal authorities, parish/town councils and other groups responsible for war memorialsMembers of the public who visit or use war memorialsVolunteers and organisations involved in maintaining or funding war memorials

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

23 Jun 2020

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Desecration of War Memorials

1 Jan 1970

This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.


Documents (1)

Bill 144 2019-21 , as introduced
BillCommons
24 Jun 2020

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.