Petition · Home Office
Ban balaclavas to prevent crime
Closed
159 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the government to totally ban balaclavas. I do not think there is any need for them because we do not have arctic conditions in this country. Stop people from selling them and arrest and fine people who are found wearing them.
The crime rate is too high and I am concerned about people driving cars into shops with balaclavas on. There are too many stabbings and murders and I'm concerned that balaclavas mean people cannot be identified.
Timeline
| 27 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
159
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
27 May 2025
Closed
27 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 10 Aug 2026.