What is happening in Nottingham and why have balaclavas been banned?
Nottingham has introduced new powers allowing police and council officers to order the removal of balaclavas and face coverings when used to conceal identity while committing crime or engaging in antisocial behaviour. Offenders face £70 on-the-spot fines, face covering confiscation, and compulsory community work through an immediate justice programme, with…
The Independent UK ·