We demand the UK Government immediately ban the carrying of the Kirpan (ceremonial blade) in public, with no religious exemptions.

Following the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton, who was stabbed to death with a 21cm Kirpan, it is clear that religious privileges cannot override public safety. The killer, an initiated Sikh, carried the sharp blade legally under current exemptions.

Britain cannot have a two-tier society where strict knife laws apply to most people, but certain religions get special treatment. No faith should be allowed weapons that others are banned from carrying.

We call for:

•  A full ban on functional Kirpans in public spaces

•  One law for all – no religious exemptions.

Henry’s death must lead to real change. Sign to end special treatment and protect innocent lives. No more two-tier Britain.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​