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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition Ban anyone hiding their face in public
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It is time to make the wearing of any kind of face covering in public a criminal offence. Too many people, young people especially, cover their faces when committing or preparing to commit acts of violence or disorder.
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