Petition · past parliament
Ban protesters from wearing facial coverings during demonstrations.
Closed
2,562 signatures
What the petition asks
With the rise of Antifa, Right / Left wing demonstrations and violence, the hiding of faces to thwart identification of those who have committed criminal offences has become very prevalent it is a hinderance to later detection and a detriment to security.
Timeline
| 3 Oct 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Apr 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,562
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Oct 2017
Closed
3 Apr 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.