Locking system for a vehicle seat

Locking system (5) comprises an anti-theft element interacting with a catch (31) which blocks an unlocking element (11) in the secured and locked state of the locking system and releases the unlocking element in the non-secured and locked state. Preferred Features: The unlocking element is arranged close to the lock (7) and/or on the backrest. The anti-theft element is arranged at a distance from the unlocking element and/or from the lock. A Bowden cable (17) is provided between the lock and the unlocking element and/or between the unlocking element and the anti-theft element.