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Face Coverings (Regulation) Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.

This Bill would regulate the wearing of certain face coverings and include related provisions. It aims to set rules around when those coverings can be worn and to address connected matters. The bill is positioned within technology policy considerations.

Key Points

  • Regulates the wearing of certain face coverings
  • Includes provisions connected to other related purposes
  • Placed within the technology policy area
  • Originated in the Commons; first reading held on 30 June 2010
  • Currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, progressing through the Commons stages

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having originated in the Commons with the first reading completed in 2010. It will continue through the standard parliamentary stages if it advances.

Who is affected?

People who wear certain face coverings

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Jun 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
1st readingLords
2nd readingLords
Committee stageLords
Report stageLords
3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Face Coverings (Regulation)

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 20 2010-11 as introduced
BillCommons
25 Nov 2010

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.