Introduce laws to restrict balaclavas and identity-concealing face coverings — 6 signatures. Status: rejected.
Introduce legislation to restrict the wearing of balaclavas and other identity-concealing face coverings in public places, except for legitimate reasons, and give police powers to enforce these restrictions with fixed penalties for breaches.
We believe criminals increasingly use balaclavas and other face coverings to conceal their identity while committing offences and intimidating the public. We believe legislation restricting their use in public, with exemptions for legitimate reasons, would help deter crime, assist policing and improve public confidence. We believe there is no good reason to conceal your identity in public except for legitimate purposes such as religion, medical need, work, or severe weather.
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