Hartlepool considers ban on intimidating face coverings

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 11:38 · Archive

Hartlepool councillors are to discuss new powers to ban the intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings.

Hartlepool councillors are to discuss potential new legal powers that could ban the 'intimidating use of balaclavas and face coverings' in the town. The proposed measure would target coverings that 'conceal identities while engaging in intimidating behaviour'.

The ban would exempt cultural and medical face coverings. The council is seeking to address intimidating behaviour linked to facial coverings in the area.

How it is being reported

• Balaclava and mask ban plan for Hartlepool - excusing 'cultural and medical' face coveringsTeessideLive · 6 Oct, 11:25
• Bid to ban 'intimidating use of Balaclavas and face coverings' in HartlepoolHartlepool Mail · 6 Oct, 10:21

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