Sikh

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Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small blade, known as a kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He added that the Sikh community had been "pushed under a bus" and they are calling for a "judge-led public enquiry", which he believes will help to contain some of the anger directed at Sikhs.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A group of Sikh MPs has said the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak was "not about" their religion.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Commenting on the blade used in the killing, which has sparked a debate on knife laws, he said: "To use the kirpan as a weapon to attack people - that's not the Sikh philosophy."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Now I look at him and think Sikh.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani