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what are the laws??

correct me if am wrong but as SIKHS does the law say we can wear kirpan at work, college, uni etc??

if so could some penji or paaji please give me the exact document of where this is stated..

as today i was called into head's office and told it was against law to wear my kirpan in college...

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Did they say that?

If you have any issues PM me and we may be able to help (UNITED SIKHS)

Here are some net references:

MOST IMPORTANT:

IS IT LEGAL TO CARRY A KIRPAN IN BRITAIN?

Yes it is! Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (section 139) and Criminal Justice 1996 (section 3 and 4) allows anyone to carry a blade exceeding the length of 3 inches for religious, cultural or work related reasons. The Criminal Justice Act and the 2003 Religious Discrimination Act safeguards the Sikhs to carry the Kirpan.

http://www.oxfordsikhs.com/SikhAwareness/91.aspx

Legal exceptions for carrying a knife

Under certain circumstances, it's legal to be in possession of a knife in public:

* If it's a tool of the trade (i.e. you work in catering or carpentry);

* For religious reasons (i.e. a Sikh kirpan);

* If it's a penknife (pocket or folding knife) less than three inches long (although it may be considered offensive if carried for the purpose of causing injury or harm).

http://www.thesite.org/homelawandmoney/law...eaponsandthelaw

From a Police website:

There are two main areas where the Sikhs come into potential conflict with the law of the land;

The first is the wearing of a turban, whilst riding a motor cycle. Under the Motor Cycles (Protective Helmets) Regulations 1980 there is a specific exemption for Sikhs wearing turbans,

Secondly, is the Kirpan (Dagger). Some police officers may believe Sikhs carry the dagger as an offensive weapon. Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, which deals with carrying articles with points or blades, there is an exemption, if the person is carrying the item for religious reasons. There is however, no specific exemption under the Prevention of Crimes Act 1953. The person carrying the offensive weapon would have to show that they had a reasonable excuse. The inference being that the carrying of the Kirpan for religious reasons would fall into this category.

In practice, Sikhs who carry the Kirpan will often only carry a very small knife, which could be described as ornamental rather than the original version, which, therefore, complies with their religion.

Others have taken to incorporating it into the design of their Kangha (comb): therefore it is very unlikely to constitute an offensive weapon.

http://www.warwickshire.police.uk/Diversit...mmunities/Sikhs

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anyone???

this is important stuff.

Please contact UK Sikh Federation or Sikhcoalition immediately. Or Saldef or United Sikhs. Please contact them and get legal advice. Sikhs are legally allowed to carry Kirpan, and they will not be held up in court.

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i wear kirpan like over my shirt as i wore ''businness suit''

but u cnt see the kirpan as i wear lil a jump / jacket ova it..

its well crap to be honest..

anyone that can reali help please PM ..

as my family ave just sat back and agreed that i wont wear it..

but its my kakar...part of my ID...

this is not good...

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hanji its a private college,

worst is that as a parent of mine is non-religious they said ''ok she wont wear her kirpan''

without my knowledge that was the response given by my ''parent''

personally i feel that i should argue back because taking of & keeping a kakar is not a toy..

u wear a kakar for life..

if anyone can seriously help PM & il forward exact details of the college/sixth form..

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