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Damon Landor, the petitioner, wore long dreadlocks for almost 20 years as an expression of his beliefs as a Rastafarian – part of a biblical practice known as the “Nazarite vow.”

Two years later, the court dismissed the petition, directing the petitioner to approach a committee handling transfers of wild animals by zoos.

The UK Parliament petition opposes the creation of any national ID system and demands the government ditch its plans, which petitioners claim "would be a step towards mass surveillance and digital control".

The petitioners welcomed the ruling, while legal experts warned that the decision would have far-reaching implications for employers, who will need to adjust their current leave policies to comply with the judgement.

It was debated in parliament, but in a letter responding to petitioners, state authorities made no commitment to holding an inquiry.