Submitted on Tuesday 9th December 2025
Rejected on Monday 19th January 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Make it illegal to wear a face covering in public.
Gangs of youths are using face coverings to hide their identities and evade police and CCTV. Big groups of them at night time on bikes and e-scooters and are very intimidating. Face coverings that aren't being used for religious or medical purposes should be banned in public spaces.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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Make face coverings illegal
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/749103
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