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Police propose revising the legislation banning face coverings
The Police in Finland propose revising the legislation that bans face coverings at public gatherings, citing concerns about safety and the challenges of enforcing the current law. The Deputy National Police Commissioner emphasized that concealing one's identity at protests is incompatible with the values of an open society.
Action date
2026-05-12
Authority
Poliisihallitus — Arpajaishallinto
Country
Finland
Primary source:
https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-propose-revising-the-legislation-banning-face-coverings ↗
https://poliisi.fi/en/-/police-propose-revising-the-legislation-banning-face-coverings ↗
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