Submitted on Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Rejected on Thursday 18th June 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Remove religious & cultural exemptions for carrying functional blades in public
Amend UK knife laws to remove religious or cultural defences for carrying functional blades in public. Public safety must apply equally: no private belief, tradition or identity should exempt anyone from knife laws.
Functional blades create a foreseeable risk of serious harm in ordinary public settings, including streets, public transport and schools. Once carried, a blade can be used in anger, panic or conflict within seconds. Religious and cultural freedom should be respected through symbolic, non-sharp alternatives, not exemptions allowing weapons in public. The law should put public safety first and apply equally to everyone.
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There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for similar action: “Ban carrying religious, cultural & ceremonial bladed & pointed items in public” petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770412
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