Ban full-face coverings at protests to improve safety and accountability.

We call on the Government to ban full-face coverings at public protests and counter-protests. Masks and balaclavas prevent identification, encourage intimidation, and undermine public safety. Recent Tower Hamlets footage shows organisers selling balaclavas and urging “no face, no case,” raising serious local concerns and creating fear and anxiety among residents. Exemptions should apply only for medical or verified occupational reasons.