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Petition update, 21 August 2008

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Belly and Tribal dancers in the UK are covered in the VCR (Violent Crimes Reduction Bill) which means that we will no longer be able to purchase swords for dancing. As Belly dancers, we are not covered in the exemptions of being classed as a 'sporting activity' or a Historical re-enactment. While we can perform with our existing swords, if you have public liability insurance. You can no longer purchase a new blade.

This is scary thought, as if we are not included in the exclusions to the ban, the art form of sword dancing will ultimately die out in the UK! The only way we can get this changed for all belly dancers is to contact the home office and request that as a dance form that we are allowed to continue to be allowed to purchase swords, so that we can continue with a beautiful art form.

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Lee Edwards, the Petition Creator, joined by:

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