Submitted on Tuesday 2nd June 2026
Rejected on Thursday 18th June 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Abolish all religious exemptions for carrying bladed articles in public
Repeal Section 139(5)(b) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 to completely remove the statutory defense that allows individuals to carry a knife or bladed article in a public place for religious reasons.
UK law bans carrying a knife in public without a "good reason," but Section 139(5)(b) grants an exemption for religious reasons.
We believe public safety laws must apply equally to everyone, without exception. No one should carry a blade in public based on faith. The government must remove this exemption entirely to ensure one uniform standard that protects everyone.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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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