Petition · past parliament
Theresa May to wear a burka during prime ministers question time
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
To show solidarity with Muslim women in the UK
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This would be an individual decision for the Prime Minister, not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament as a whole.
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Aug 2018 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Aug 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.