Ban All Ceremonial Knives

Background

Ceremonial blades pose public risks and complicate policing. The UK government must repeal legal exemptions, mandate safe, blunt alternatives, and work with faith groups to ensure safety.

Additional details

This petition calls for a ban on ceremonial knives in public. It demands the government amend the Criminal Justice Act 1988 to remove religious and cultural exemptions. Requiring live blades like the Kirpan or skean dhu to be replaced with safe blunt replicas to ensure public safety.