Rejected petition Restrict the public wearing of face-concealing coverings such as balaclavas

We want the Government to restrict the public use of face-concealing coverings like balaclavas, except for legitimate reasons, to improve safety, reduce intimidation, and ensure people can be identified in public spaces.

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Balaclavas are increasingly worn in public without need, causing fear, intimidation, and harming people’s sense of safety. They make it harder to identify individuals involved in crime or antisocial behaviour, reducing public confidence.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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

Make face coverings illegal
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749103

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Date submitted 14 November 2025
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