Make impersonating military service/wearing unearned medals a criminal offence
I want Parliament to make it a criminal offence for anyone to dishonestly claim to have served in the Armed Forces, or to wear military uniforms or medals they are not entitled to wear.
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Make impersonating military service/wearing unearned medals a criminal offence
I want Parliament to make it a criminal offence for anyone to dishonestly claim to have served in the Armed Forces, or to wear military uniforms or medals they are not entitled to wear.
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See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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