Petitions/Prohibit the wearing of all full-face coverings in public spaces
StatusClosed
Opened2 May 2025
Closes2 Nov 2025
Government responseResponded
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones 10,000

We call on the Government to prohibit full-face coverings in public, including niqabs, burqas, balaclavas and ski masks, to strengthen social cohesion, preserve cultural values, enhance security and promote gender equality. We believe this will ensure fairness, safety and a more unified Britain.

We believe face coverings hinder social cohesion, alienate communities and discourage integration. We believe they undermine British values of openness and interaction while also posing security risks. Current policies allow exemptions for some while restricting others, which may foster resentment. Also, we think they disproportionately impact women, limiting their visibility and participation in public life. We feel a clear, fair policy could enhance safety, equality and unity.

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Government response

It is not government policy to ban the burka or other face coverings in public.

Constituency engagement ranking

Julia Lopez
1Julia Lopez MP
Hornchurch and Upminster
206
Oliver Ryan
2Oliver Ryan MP
Burnley
201
Ms Julie Minns
3Ms Julie Minns MP
Carlisle
198
Jo Platt
4Jo Platt MP
Leigh and Atherton
190
Alex Burghart
5Alex Burghart MP
Brentwood and Ongar
186
Mr Andrew Snowden
6Mr Andrew Snowden MP
Fylde
185
Nigel Farage
7Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
182
Dame Nia Griffith
8Dame Nia Griffith MP
Llanelli
178
Andrew Rosindell
9Andrew Rosindell MP
Romford
176
Phil Brickell
10Phil Brickell MP
Bolton West
175