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| Veils to be lifted at British airports |
| 2006-12-24 |
| LONDON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Immigration officers at British airports will begin lifting the veils of passengers to verify identity, The Scotsman said Sunday. The order came after it was revealed that suspected killer Mustaf Jama flew from London's Heathrow airport to Somalia using his sister's passport. He is believed to have worn a woman's niqab, which has just a slit for eyes, and was not required to lift the veil. The requirement has drawn criticism from unions claiming it will impose impossible demands on its members, particularly women, who would be the only ones allowed to look under the veils, the Scotsman said. Home Secretary John Reid is planning to enforce the requirement before considering more stringent measures, a Home Office official said. The Immigration Act 1971 requires everyone entering the Britain to satisfy an immigration officer's inquiry regarding nationality and identity. In instances when it is not possible to remove a veil or other garment at immigration control, the person is taken to a private area for verification |
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| #4 No veils from the time you show up at the airport until you depart your destination airport. If this violates your religion, DON'T FLY ANYWHERE. |
| Posted by: Anguper Hupomosing9418 2006-12-24 22:55 |
| #3 "LONDON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Immigration officers at British airports will begin lifting the veils of passengers to verify identity, The Scotsman said Sunday." Blatant discrimination, marginalising muslims and making them feel disempowered and not able to integrate into mainstream Britain. Death to infidel, insulters of "prophet", uncoverers of covered meat, cats on the prowl, Allahu something bloodcurdling upon you, blah blah rant rant. |
| Posted by: Mozzie Council of Britain 2006-12-24 18:52 |
| #2 It's a start. I'd rather the policy require taking the damn thing off for the duration of the flight from check-in to departure. I think we non-muzzy folk should start wearing ski masks to the airport on our travels and see how far we get through security. If your face can't be readily distinguished and identified, then take it off or find another mode of transportation. |
| Posted by: Dar 2006-12-24 12:53 |
| #1 The Immigration Act 1971 requires everyone entering the Britain to satisfy an immigration officer's inquiry regarding nationality and identity. HOW LONG'S THIS BEEN GOING ON??????? |
| Posted by: Snaique Gleart4023 2006-12-24 12:48 |