Should face coverings be banned in Birmingham?

Name: Should face coverings be banned in Birmingham?
Uploaded: 2026-09-15T09:43:44.396Z
Channel: Nick Dee
Description: Some West Midlands community figures say Birmingham should consider new powers allowing officers to challenge people hiding their faces where crime or anti-social behaviour is suspected. Nottingham has already introduced targeted rules with exemptions for legitimate reasons. Watch the full report to see how the system works — and whether Birmingham should follow.

Nick Dee

Sep 15, 2026

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Some West Midlands community figures say Birmingham should consider new powers allowing officers to challenge people hiding their faces where crime or anti-social behaviour is suspected. Nottingham has already introduced targeted rules with exemptions for legitimate reasons. Watch the full report to see how the system works — and whether Birmingham should follow.Read full article

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