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Replace 'Empire' in OBE/MBE/CBE with a word not linked to oppressive regimes.

Submitted by Caitlin Clifford on Saturday 30th July 2022

Published on Wednesday 3rd August 2022

Current status: Closed

Closed: Friday 17th February 2023

Signatures: 23

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21st Century ~ Actions ~ Around the World ~ British ~ British Empire ~ Empire ~ Government ~ MBEs ~ Millions ~ People ~ People in the UK ~ Replace ~ Sending ~ The British ~ The Government ~ Word ~ Years

Petition Action

Replace 'Empire' in OBE/MBE/CBE with a word not linked to oppressive regimes.

Petition Details

The British Empire ended years ago, and was a regime used to oppress millions of people over several centuries. By congratulating people with awards that have 'British Empire' in the name, it continues to glorify an oppressive regime which should be left firmly in the past.

Additional Information

By removing and replacing the 'Empire' in OBE, MBE and CBE, the Government would be sending out a clear message that it does not stand by the British Empire, condemns its actions, and understands that what the regime enforced was abhorrent.

Millions of people in the UK (and around the world) have ancestors who were negatively affected by the Empire, and it is an insult to them and their families for respectable awards to recognise the British Empire in the 21st century.


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