Submitted by Daniel Ayres on Monday 23rd March 2026
Published on Friday 8th May 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Sunday 8th November 2026
Current Signatures: 292
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Anti-social behaviour ~ Crime ~ Effective ~ Ensure ~ Face ~ face coverings ~ Harder ~ Hiding ~ Identity ~ Individuals ~ Law ~ part ~ Peaceful ~ Police ~ Prevent ~ Protests ~ Rule ~ Safety ~ trust ~ Universities
Ban all face coverings at all protests and demonstrations
Face coverings at protests allow individuals to hide their identity, making it harder to prevent and investigate crime, disorder, and intimidation. We call for a clear, universal ban on face coverings at protests to ensure accountability and public safety.
Peaceful protest is a fundamental right, but it must be exercised responsibly. When people conceal their identity, we believe it undermines trust, enables anti-social behaviour, and limits effective policing. A consistent, no-exceptions rule would provide clarity, deter disorder, and protect both the public and those taking part in lawful demonstrations.
If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.
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