Jehovah's witnesses - door knocking legal?

[TheRhythmlessMan]

I was just given a leaflet from a group of Jehovah's Witnesses at my front door. Is this legal?

They knocked my door earlier.
I called through asking who it was. (Soy hole showed me I did t know them!)

Said JW.

I said (politely) I didn't wish to open the door.

I had two knocking at my door half an hour ago; ended up having a nice chat about Liverpool's chances in the Champions League JH1 was obviously a big football fan, JH2 got a bit annoyed but spotted an opening by mentioning Mo Salah, Muslims and Armageddon. I sent them packing when JH2 got his bible out; they sloped off but JH1 turned and shouted how he'd be cheering on Liverpool tonight and how pleased he was that Man U got knocked out last night. JH2 had a face like thunder

It's not illegal to knock on doors however annoying.

I either speak through the door or I ignore them, I never actually open the door...who's got time for actually opening doors to people trying uninvited to impose their beliefs

I found a ' get the fuck out of my garden ' on opening the door to them to be effective. They've never been back since.

Mydollymolly Why be so rude and horrible to people who have done you no harm? It’s not big or clever.

Because if I wanted to converse with religion I would go to my nearest church.
Don't fret, it's not just them who get that response when they come cold calling.

I don't understand why people have such problems saying no

It’s disruptive and unsolicited. I work from home and supposedly live in a “no cold calling” area - which is a benefit when I’m trying to concentrate. Having to leave off what I’m doing is irritating - especially when they think they’re above the instructions on the door.

So just say no, achieves the same outcome.

But then, I’m not an arsehole.

They do genuinely believe that they are trying to save you from eternal hellfire or whatever though. It's a much better justification for interrupting my evening than trying to con me into double glazing, imho.

I used to work with a lovely lady who was a JW. I've never met anyone so utterly brainwashed.

I'm polite when they knock on the door, as frankly I feel horrendously sorry for the women and young girls.

Never allowed an opinion; asking their DHs or DFs permission to do anything. No education; no reading; no voting. It's not a religion, it's a cult designed by a man to keep women submissive.

I thought they had stopped doing this in favour of handing out leaflets near stations and shops. I don't answer the door to unexpected visitors in general.

I worked with one in my late teens who was a perfectly pleasant person, and the only time it ever really was mentioned was at Christmas time, which they do not celebrate (up to them, no issue for me). I do not share their faith, but disagree with them about not voting and the way they treat those who leave their church.

When I was doing my O levels, a JW girl was great at maths and had a real chance to do A level maths and a degree. She was taken out of school at 16 and went door knocking from then on - what a waste.

I simply find a polite "no thank you" works. Even after they told my mum she could repent for having allowed me to have a blood transfusion as a baby I don't feel the need to be rude.

I've never bothered to get myself on their "do not knock" list either. They come round so rarely here.

Yep, it’s as legal as door to door chuggers.

It is part of the religion to ‘spread the word’ so to speak, they all have to do this.

We don't get JW round here but do get lots of charity folks. I don't even know how they get in to our building as it's buzzer entry and they never seem to buzz (our bedroom is next to the door and we can hear when anyone is buzzed).

If it's a charity caller I'm normally a "no thank you" and close the door but DH is too nice and will chat to them.

I was in bed after nightshift a few weeks ago and there he was standing at the door literally right outside the bedroom chatting. I could hear DH saying I was sleeping for nightshift so he couldn't talk but the charity guy was insistent and REALLY LOUD. I started to get up out of bed for the "HAW I'm on the nightshift" but DH got rid of him.

They're round a lot and it drives me mad.

“I’m happy with my own choice of religion. Have a nice day” would surely suffice?

They came round when I'd not long moved in to my house, and I just said I wasn't interested and could they please put me on the no call list. 2 elderly women, had a wee clap at my dog and away they went.
I've never had one at my door since, thankfully.

So much fake news on here about JW’s.

Get your facts right people.

I live in a supposed “no cold calling” area. Apparently it doesn’t apply if you’re recruiting for your cult

No cold calling zones are for people selling. Religious groups, politicians and charity collectors etc are more often than not still allowed. I was going to set one up in my area but saw that realised it was toothless against the worst offenders!

e.g. www.newcastle.gov.uk/business/trading-standards/campaigns/no-cold-calling-zones/frequently-asked-questions-about-no-cold-calling-zones

I got one last night from a lady going round the flats in my area inviting people to a service to commemorate Jesus' death. I thought it was just a regular church so I took a leaflet to be polite (atheist). Then when I had a look I saw it was at the local Kingdom Hall. Put it straight in the recycling. I don't mind leaflets etc as I can just get rid of them, but if she'd started trying to convert me I wouldn't have been too happy at having my evening disturbed for that.

No cold calling zones are for people selling. Religious groups, politicians and charity collectors etc are more often than not still allowed. I was going to set one up in my area but saw that realised it was toothless against the worst offenders!

Ours was set up in conjunction with the police and local council - at the bottom of my road is a large number of sheltered housing for the elderly. So basically it was to protect them.

So we get political leaflets through the door, but no door knockers etc.

It comes to something when politicians adhere but religious zealots think they’re exempt

A couple of older ladies come round here from time to time and they are so polite

If you really want to get them to stop, just write to the head office and tell them you want to be on the "do not visit" list. My husband's ex is a JW and this is what people do to stop the door knocking.