Wearing a mask at a riot is now a crime - Canada

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Richards, MP for Wild Rose, Alta., said the bill is meant to give police an added tool to prevent lawful protests from becoming violent riots, and that it will help police identify people who engage in vandalism or other illegal acts. The bill is something that police, municipal authorities and businesses hit hard by riots in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and other cities in recent years, were asking for, according to Richards.

"The provisions of my bill are effective immediately, which means police officers across Canada now have access to these tools to protect the public from masked rioters," Richards said in a statement being released today.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2013/06/19/pol-mask-bill-royal-assent.html

[Natural Citizen]

Seems like every swat team I see kicking in wrong doors and spraying bullets wear masks. I wonder if any provisions will be considered to allow access to tools to protect the public from these particular masked rioters. No?

[Carlybee]

These folks aren't going to like that http://media.salon.com/2012/12/anonymous_natasha.jpg

[Matt Collins]

Wearing a mask in most areas is a crime

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Seems like every swat team I see kicking in wrong doors and spraying bullets wear masks. I wonder if any provisions will be considered to allow access to tools to protect the public from these particular masked rioters. No?


Someone made nearly the same point in the comments, although they pointed out that police at riots wear masks.

[Icymudpuppy]

I prefer face paint anyway.

[green73]

Wearing a mask in most areas is a crime

Tell that to trick-or-treaters

[JK/SEA]

nametags are now required for all rioters.