

Ban balaclavas from public demonstrations


Ban balaclavas from public demonstrations
The Issue
Who is affected? Members of the public, of various UK communities, minorities resp. age groups.
A legally binding new code of conduct is required at public demonstrations. We feel that hiding someone's identity in a public demonstration by garments in a way that can be perceived as threatening or intimidating by members of the public should be forbidden by UK law.
So balaclavas, ku klux clan hats, scarves or scary masks or helmets that cover the top half of one's face should not be allowed in conjunction with an angry demonstration or marches on public roads as it breaches human rights and UK values.
The right of freedom of expression should give way to the rights of all humans to be sharing public space and living without fear and risk of discrimination or violent oppression.
Hiding one's identity in the context of a march can be interpreted as preparedness to commit illegal acts of violence
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The Issue
Who is affected? Members of the public, of various UK communities, minorities resp. age groups.
A legally binding new code of conduct is required at public demonstrations. We feel that hiding someone's identity in a public demonstration by garments in a way that can be perceived as threatening or intimidating by members of the public should be forbidden by UK law.
So balaclavas, ku klux clan hats, scarves or scary masks or helmets that cover the top half of one's face should not be allowed in conjunction with an angry demonstration or marches on public roads as it breaches human rights and UK values.
The right of freedom of expression should give way to the rights of all humans to be sharing public space and living without fear and risk of discrimination or violent oppression.
Hiding one's identity in the context of a march can be interpreted as preparedness to commit illegal acts of violence
619
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Petition created on 19 November 2023