Abolish all religious exemptions for carrying bladed articles in public

Abolish all religious exemptions for carrying bladed articles in public — 15 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

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.

Additional details

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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