LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Tensions Grow in UK Over Sikh Kirpan and Religious Symbolism in Public Debate

Debate has intensified in the UK after some political figures called for a ban on the Sikh ceremonial kirpan in response to knife crime concerns, prompting warnings from Sikh leaders about potential political consequences and misunderstandings around religious practice.

18 June 2026 · 11:57 UTC