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Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the wearing of certain face coverings; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

Face Coverings (Prohibition) Bill would ban wearing certain face coverings in specified settings. The exact coverings and any exemptions would be defined in the bill, with penalties for breaches if the ban is enacted. The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits wearing certain face coverings in defined places or circumstances.
The bill will specify which coverings are banned and any exemptions.
Breaches would be enforceable with penalties if the ban becomes law.
Details on where and when the ban applies will be set out in the bill.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons; if it progresses, it would move to detailed examination in committee.

Who is affected?

Members of the public who wear the covered face coveringsPeople visiting or working in places where the ban appliesBusinesses and organisations enforcing the banLaw enforcement and regulatory bodies responsible for enforcement

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Face Coverings (Prohibition)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 31 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

19 Jul 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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