Try the political quiz
@ISIDEWITHQuestionsSocial IssuesStarted 11yrs agoActive 3wks ago

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. In January 2016 David Cameron proposed banning Muslim women from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.

+
Expand
+ Settings

Toggle voterbase

Statistics are shown for this demographic

Answer Overview

Response rates from 167k UK voters.

75%
Yes
25%
No
54%
Yes
25%
No
14%
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member
6%
Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 167k UK voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Historical Importance

Trend of how important this issue is for 167k UK voters.

Loading data...

Loading chart... 

Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9NQNZH5answered…2yrs2Y

A woman wearing full face covering disables me as a lip reader. Both of us need to be respected & respect each other

 @9MRL8XKanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes they should be respected AND lip-readers should also be respected... MUTUAL RESPECT THAT PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIDDEN DISABILITIES AREN'T AUTOMATICALLY SEEN AS DISRESPECTFUL

 @B79TX7Qanswered…9mos9MO

I do not agree with religion and I believe the niqāb is fundamentally sexist at core enforced by muslim men. The ideal society would be atheist and driven by scientific progress and facts.

 @9PXH9XSanswered…2yrs2Y

No, when we go to Muslims countries we have to cover up coz it's their country, same applies here for our country and rules , ban them

 @9Q7XG4Hanswered…2yrs2Y

Any religion or doctrine which forces women to cover themselves from head to toe whilst the men are free to wear what they want is oppression and misogyny pure and simple.

 @9P6LYBDanswered…2yrs2Y

No, for the reason of safety and identification, you would require someone to remove a balaclava or motorcycle helmet.

 @BD5Y3PQanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, but only if symbolism and such of all religions is all treated with the same courtesy and respect.

 @9QHPRPBanswered…2yrs2Y

NO

Anyone that comes to this country should abide by our way of living, and not impose their beliefs upon us, the same as if we went to another country to live. I myself find it shocking that women still have to cover themselves up but the men dont.

Latest News

Stay up-to-date on the most recent “Niqāb” news articles, updated frequently.

Popular Conversations

Join in on the most popular conversations.

Active 2mos ago

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...…6yrs6Y

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

No

▲  19.8k6 replies4 agree1 disagree

About This Data

Based on 167k responses to this question.

These results come from iSideWith's ongoing political issues survey. We collect over a million responses per day, filter out duplicate and multiple submissions, and break the results down by political party, ideology, age, state, and census demographics (income, race, education, household).

iSideWith is non-partisan — we don't advocate for any party, candidate, or position. We report what the public tells us.

Read Our Full Methodology →

Cite Or Embed This Poll

Writing about this issue? Use the live data and link back to the full results.

Cite This Poll

iSideWith. (2026). “Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/polls/896108330

Embed The Live Result

Preview