Because it isn’t a ban on burqas (which alone would also be problematic on grounds of religious freedom), but a general ban on all face covering in public. And this should be obviously a problem both for health reasons (respiratory masks) and video surveillance with face recognition.
Ok ? Does this matter? It still seems like a good idea. How are you supposed to identify someone if they commit a crime? If it was a mask it would be illegal
In fact, their wellbeing (along with everyone else’s) is exactly why you would be trying to stop crime in the first place.
How are you supposed to identify someone if they commit a crime?
They’re wearing a fucking burka FFS, it’s a pretty good way to identify a person. It’s about as easy as it gets. Also, have you ever tried to run from the cops in one of those things? It’s a fool who chooses that as their getaway clothing.
Everyone doesn’t wear a burqa though. The vast majority of people don’t. So, if a crime is committed by someone wearing one, it will be much easier for the police to find them than it would be by recognising the details of their faces.
Why is this bad?
Because it isn’t a ban on burqas (which alone would also be problematic on grounds of religious freedom), but a general ban on all face covering in public. And this should be obviously a problem both for health reasons (respiratory masks) and video surveillance with face recognition.
So there are no exemptions in case of necessary medical devices?
yes there are. Exceptions:
Health, professional, artistic, entertainment or advertising reasons;
Places of worship and diplomatic and consular premises, as well as aircraft;
Weather conditions, security reasons or other situations provided for by law.
I have not checked the details in the actual law, so maybe.
It might not be, or it might, but I somehow don’t believe that the far-right who proposed this had the well-being of women and girls in mind.
Ok ? Does this matter? It still seems like a good idea. How are you supposed to identify someone if they commit a crime? If it was a mask it would be illegal
The wellbeing of women and girls matters, yes.
In fact, their wellbeing (along with everyone else’s) is exactly why you would be trying to stop crime in the first place.
They’re wearing a fucking burka FFS, it’s a pretty good way to identify a person. It’s about as easy as it gets. Also, have you ever tried to run from the cops in one of those things? It’s a fool who chooses that as their getaway clothing.
If everyone wears a burqa, how are you meant to tell one person apart from another
Everyone doesn’t wear a burqa though. The vast majority of people don’t. So, if a crime is committed by someone wearing one, it will be much easier for the police to find them than it would be by recognising the details of their faces.