Description
This policy explains circumstances in which a person may be requested to remove a face covering to establish identity and sensitives that may apply.
Detailed Outline
The Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW) and other NSW laws confer powers on police officers, juvenile justice officers, court security staff and authorised correctional officers to request the removal of face coverings in certain circumstances.
A Policy on Identity and Full Face Coverings (attached) was developed by Multicultural NSW in consultation with community and religious leaders, and relevant public sector agencies. The policy explains circumstances in which a person may be requested to remove a face covering to establish identity and sensitivities that may apply.
The policy has been endorsed by the NSW Government and it applies to all agencies.
Timothy Reardon
Secretary
Overview
Who needs to know and/or comply with this?
- Departments
- Executive agencies related to Departments
- Separate agencies
- State Owned Corporations
- Councils under the Local Government Act
- Statutory Authorities/Bodies
- Subsidiaries of the NSW Government established under the Corporations Act
Compliance
- Mandatory
AR Details
- Date Issued
- Mar 16, 2021
- Review Date
- Mar 31, 2026
- Replaces
- Replaced By
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Contacts
- Contact
- Contact us
- Phone
- 02 9228 5555
- Publishing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Issuing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet