War Memorials: Vandalism
Commons · Question 60855 · Tabled 18 Jun 2025 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to prevent vandalism on war memorials.
Answer
Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 26 Jun 2025
The Government is committed to protecting war memorials from vandalism and disrespect. Causing criminal damage to such memorials is a serious offence, carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment.The Crime and Policing Bill introduces an addition...