This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Banning the wearing of the HIJAB in public
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The wearing of the Hijab in public is intimidating and contrary to the feeling of well being and integration to the majority of British people.
The wearing of it also poses a potential security risk, and as such should be banned in public.
This petition was rejected
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Please see the below petition:
Petition Title: Ban conspicuous religious symbols in public places
Created by: Poledu Min
Closing: 30/03/2015
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