Modernise treason laws to include terrorism and wilful betrayal of the state.
National
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Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister
Modernize treason laws for today
Treason limited to Monarch acts
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Modernise treason laws to include terrorism and wilful betrayal of the state.
National
Treason legislation to be updated in line with wilful acts against the UK. Modern threats such as domestic terrorism, joining proscribed terrorist organisations acting against the UK, coercion with a hostile state to harm the UK and betrayal of public mandates all to be considered as modern treason.
Modernize treason laws for today
Treason limited to Monarch acts