Rejected petition Make it a criminal offence to wear face coverings in public places

Make it a criminal offence to wear face coverings in public places With the exception of helmets and public service personnel. Face coverings are a security risk and can be a trigger for PTSD amongst service personnel and veterans.

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At borders and in Banks all helmets and face coverings need to be removed for security reasons.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/226975

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Date submitted 17 August 2018
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