Submitted on Thursday 13th February 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 26th March 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make it illegal for people to wear full face balaclavas in public places
Ban the wearing of full face balaclavas at any time of day or night in public places
In Monton, Manchester there is an increase of teenagers wearing all black with black full face balaclavas attacking and assaulting people and children, often at knife point. They attack on electric bikes in gangs. Without face coverings im sure they would not be as 'brave'! A policeman was pushed off his bike in broad daylight by a gang of such youths recently. Im sure this is a national concern. There are no meaningful deterrents anymore , these kids so not care who they hurt or target
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Ban balaclavas except for winter activity use
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714497
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