PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban face coverings and balaclavas in public spaces
Ban on face coverings, including balaclavas, in public spaces, except for medical reasons where the face remains visible. Criminals are increasingly using face coverings to hide their identity while committing crimes such as phone snatching and shoplifting.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
A ban on face coverings in public places will help law enforcement identify offenders more effectively and improve public safety. While we understand the need for medical exceptions, these should not obstruct the ability to see a person’s face. The unrestricted use of face coverings poses a serious security risk to communities across the UK.
We urge the government to take immediate action to address this issue and introduce a nationwide ban to enhance safety.