A Bill to amend the law to make provision about damage to war memorials; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
12 April 2010
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The Desecration of War Memorials Bill would change the law to strengthen protection for war memorials by making damage or desecration subject to clearer rules. It would set out how such damage is treated under criminal law and deal with related matters to safeguard memorials for communities. In short, it aims to deter and punish attacks on war memorials.
The bill has had its 1st reading in 2010 and is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; it would need further stages in both Houses to become law.
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3 Feb 2010
On 3 February 2010, the House of Commons was asked, under the Ten Minute Rule motion, to give leave for this Bill to be introduced. The sponsor was allowed 10 minutes to support the Bill and there was ten minutes for other MPs to comment. The House agreed and the Bill was read a first time.
The 2009-10 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
