Three Arrests at Portsmouth Protests Include Man, 76, Suspected of Concealing Identity The recent protests in Portsmouth have highlighted a contentious issue: the relationship between face coverings, identity, and freedom of assembly.
The introduction of new powers under the Crime and Policing Act has sparked heated debates about the limits of protest and the role of law enforcement.
On one hand, the ban on face coverings seems like an attempt to prevent violence, intimidation, and disorder.