This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Ban the Burka/ Hijab in all public places for security reasons in the UK
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For the safety of the people in the Uk I propose the government ban this item of clothing in All public places, Everyone in Britain, including Muslims, should oppose this piece of clothing, which imprisons women, threatens social harmony, fuels distrust and is a security risk.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/119427
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