Petition · Home Office
Ban face coverings in all public spaces to tackle anti-social behaviour
Open for signatures
76 signatures
What the petition asks
Ban face coverings in all public spaces to tackle intimidating anti-social behaviour and harassment. Those in breach of this ban should pay a fixed penalty notice of £5000 or serve 6 months in prison. People wearing face coverings for genuine religious or health reasons should be exempted.
We want to ban face coverings in public spaces to tackle intimidating, anti-social behaviour and harassment caused particularly by young people on electric bicycles. We believe a ban could restore public safety, transparency and decrease crime.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
76
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
29 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.