Nottingham could become largest city in the UK to ban balaclavas

Nottingham could be the largest city in the UK to ban balaclavas. Nottinghamshire Police has said a vast majority of young people wearing balaclavas are involved in anti-social and criminal behaviour.

Under new proposals, police officers would be able to require someone to remove a face covering if they believed it was being used for the purpose of committing crime or causing distress.

The restrictions would not cover face coverings worn for religious, cultural, health, weather or personal safety reasons.

The proposals are to go for further consultation and could be approved in September. The law would then come into force by the end of the year.


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