Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Ban wearing balaclavas in public
Closed
1,886 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to ban balaclavas in public to help protect children and general public.
I find that people wearing balaclavas can make people around them feel unsafe, uncomfortable and scared. Balaclavas are often associated with gangs and criminal activities, and can help criminals get away with crimes by hiding their identity.
Timeline
| 10 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,886
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
10 Oct 2023
Closed
10 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.