Sri Lanka Bans Any Form Of Face Covering In Public Including Burqas And Niqabs.

[anotheoldgit]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6969793/Sri-Lanka-bans-face-coverings-prevent-terrorists-covering-identity-Easter-bombings.html

Should the UK now do the same?

[spathiphyllum]

if even 3% of burqa wearers were terrorists, maybe something to consider. However, it's not the case.. so no.

[THECORBYLOON]

ANOTHEOLDGIT, what offence would the topless women be committing?

[Zacs-Master]

Well, we've already got 'anachy on the streets of London'. Haven't we?

[spathiphyllum]

"ANOTHEOLDGIT, what offence would the topless women be committing?"

Noah fence

[anotheoldgit]

It would seem that even in Muslim majority countries, they have also banned such dress.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/nov/18/senegal-bans-burqa-stop-terrorists-disquising-islamic-dress

[anotheoldgit]

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5048629/gunmen-in-burkas-massacre-nine-and-wound-35-in-pakistan/

[Khandro]

Are the niqabs banned in mecca

[Khandro]

^^ That was an accidental post, short answer, they are

[THECORBYLOON]

"Outraging public decency (OPD)

At common law it is an offence to do in public any act of a lewd, obscene or disgusting nature which outrages public decency. Although this may be widely interpreted, most cases will involve indecent exposure of the human body. If conduct falls within the scope of a statutory offence, such as exposure contrary to section 66 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (see above) it is better practice to charge that offence unless, exceptionally, the offence merits a higher penalty than that available in relation to the statutory offence. OPD is triable either way and there is no maximum penalty.

The requirement for the behaviour to 'outrage' public decency was said by Lord Simon in Knuller (Publishing, Printing and promotions) Ltd v DPP to: "go considerably beyond the susceptibilities of, or even shocking, reasonable people". The circumstances surrounding the conduct will need to be carefully considered.

A naturist whose intention is limited to going about his or her lawful business naked will not be guilty of this offence."

[Khandro]

https://www.quora.com/Why-are-women-performing-the-Haj-not-allowed-to-wear-niqab

[ludwig]

As much as I hate the ridiculous garb, I'm not sure how this measure is supposed to help improve security or deter terrorists. As far as I know, the Sri Lankan bombers were all men with no face coverings.

It'd be more effective to ban rucksacks.

[spathiphyllum]

" As far as I know, the Sri Lankan bombers were all men with no face coverings. "

Yeah but any chance to call them binbags and try to get them banned. It doesn't have to make sense, it just needs to be offensive.

[anotheoldgit]

spathiphyllum

A much better description is 'Letter Boxes'.

https://i.imgur.com/Aihojyl.jpg?1

[naomi24]

xBriannax, you’re mistaken in thinking only married women are required to cover up. Girls from puberty – and sometimes younger – are also required to cover up. I’ve seen babies in prams veiled. You are facilitating the bully.

[dannyk13]

Naomi, I live in predominately Asian area and have never seen a young girl with her face covered. Wearing a Hijab, yes, but that is all.

[spathiphyllum]

Have to agree with danny. Only time i've seen a full burqa is on holiday, on TV or in Birmingham.

[naomi24]

danny, that may be your experience.

[ummmm]

I'd never seen someone in a Burka until I went to Coventry. I was quite surprised.