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Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Ban full face coverings in public places

Closed 260 signatures

What the petition asks

Recently the Swiss government has banned the wearing of full face coverings & coverings where only the eyes can be seen after a referendum. In 2019 the Tunisian and Sri Lankan governments banned them for security reasons. Suspected terrorists can't be identified. We should too.
These are not to be confused with covid masks. There are other benefits. Banning of such garments could also reduce the risk of mental health issues of poor self esteem. Such garments can also put individual at higher risk of vitamin D deficiency and rickets. We should follow suit.

Timeline

23 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
23 Oct 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 260
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 23 Apr 2021
Closed 23 Oct 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.