Closed petition Ban loudspeaker/mechanical calls to prayer

We want the Government to stop councils from being able to give permission for places of worship to use loudspeaker/mechanical calls to prayer, which can happen at various points of the day. We believe this is noise pollution, and should not be happening in our towns and cities.

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Calls to prayer could also be objectionable to people who are of different faith groups including atheists, when they are enjoying their peace within their own homes/work/worship. We believe these calls infringe on individual privacy and enjoyment, yet councils, who employ abatement officers still allow loudspeaker/mechanical usage in many areas.

We believe allowing these calls to prayer is inconsistent with the Human Rights Act 1998, Article 8 and 9 and also legislation, "Noise & Statutory Nuisance Act 1993", "Control of Pollution Act 1974"

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Date closed 18 July 2023
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