Do not introduce new offences relating to wearing face coverings at protests

Closed 55 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government has said it will introduce a new offence to empower officers to arrest individuals who disregard orders to remove face coverings, with those who flout the rules facing a month behind bars and a £1,000 fine.

We believe this new offence will hugely impact protest rights for people who wear face coverings for health or religious reasons, and could result in more non-violent protestors being criminalised. Recently, there have already been several new laws imposing protest restrictions. By signing, you can make it clear that you believe 'enough is enough', We will not stand by whilst the Government chips away at our freedoms, freedoms which, once lost, may prove very difficult to regain.

Timeline

21 Feb 2024	Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 55

Status Closed

Department Home Office

Opened 21 Feb 2024

Closed 29 May 2024

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