Rejected petition Make balaclavas and face coverings in public illegal.

Ban them. Make them a criminal offence in public. for no apparent reason.

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Because identity of criminals could be hiding behind the mask or anyone, it might also hide the identity of a criminal or person that has commited a first crime or someone breaking the law actively...

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/723131

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Date submitted 31 May 2025
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