Should it be a crime to mock the burqa?
A recent stunt at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London has sparked a debate over the appropriateness of mocking the burqa. Three women dressed in niqabs revealed themselves during the event, leading to mixed reactions from the public and commentators. Critics argue that such actions perpetuate Islamophobia and the humiliation of women, while others defend the right to criticize religious practices.
- ▪Three women dressed in niqabs performed a stunt at the 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London.
- ▪The stunt drew criticism from various commentators who labeled it as Islamophobic and humiliating to women.
- ▪Despite calls for police action, no legal repercussions have been taken against the women involved in the stunt.
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Should it be a crime to mock the burqa? An anti-niqab stunt at the Unite the Kingdom rally has exposed the sinister authoritarianism of the Islamo-left. i Picture by: X. dataLayer.push({ event: 'author', author: "Hugo Timms" }) Hugo Timms Staff writer 18th May 2026 i Picture by: X. Share Topics Free Speech Politics UK Want unlimited, ad-free access? Become a spiked supporter. For a brief moment on Saturday afternoon, a befuddled silence fell over the 60,000-strong crowd that had gathered in central London for the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally. Three women dressed in niqabs – the full Islamic dress that allows only a thin horizontal slit for seeing – emerged on stage. For a moment, confusion reigned in Parliament Square. Needless to say, this was a stunt.
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