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Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

- Maajid Nawaz
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Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.

Any item of clothing that covers the face and makes it impossible to identify individuals is open to abuse.