The Compulsory Wearing Of Masks In Shops And Pubs

[Deskdiary]

The wearing of masks/coverings could be made compulsory is shops and pubs.

I understand how it could work in shops (even though I don’t think it’s necessary) but how would it work in pubs?

Lifting the mask up or down every time you sup is daft.

[Ken4155]

I dare say that, if it does become compulsory, those that are not wearing them will be refused entry.

[Cloverjo]

I think we should have done this in shops months ago.

[iluvmargie]

I'll force my way in then and make a holy show of myself and get it all put on youtube!!

[dannyk13]

Marge, if you don't wear a mask ,if it becomes compulsory, you will risk some sort of punishment.Is it really worth it?

[iluvmargie]

Depends on what the punishment is danny - a spell in the stocks maybe??

[dannyk13]

lol

[iluvmargie]

hee hee.

[Spicerack]

I wouldn't wear one.
Feel sorry for the Scottish people who didn't vote for the Dictator.

[woofgang]

there is no mention of pubs in the articles?

[Spicerack]

I didn't mention pubs?

[Deskdiary]

There is in The Daily Moan one.

[New Judge]

//No one is doing that though. People are milling around all over the place.//

Of course they are! That’s what people do in pubs. So you either accept that or keep them closed (and destroy an industry that employs over half a million people).

//I think we should have done this in shops months ago.//

Why?

//No, I mean when it becomes compulsory Bobbi - I never wear one, feel claustrophobic about it all!//

Then you won’t have to. You will have a “reasonable excuse”:

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For the purposes of regulation 3(1), the circumstances in which a person (“P”) has a reasonable excuse include those where—

(a) P cannot put on, wear or remove a face covering—

(i) because of any physical or mental illness or impairment, or disability (within the meaning of section 6 of the Equality Act 2010(1)), or

(ii) without severe distress;

//I dare say that, if it does become compulsory, those that are not wearing them will be refused entry.//

Possibly. Unless they have a “reasonable excuse”. See the legislation for public transport here:

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/592/regulation/4/made

If the guidance for shops follows that for public transport, shoppers will not be required to provide evidence of their reasonable excuse.

[cashier]

An absolute gift for shop lifters having to wear a face mask.

[Cloverjo]

I also feel claustrophobic about it, despite what I said earlier about universal wearing of masks.
I’ve just been looking on clothes shops who are are doing their masks in lovely patterns, but I don’t think I could do it.

[iluvmargie]

NJ - Is that true, that I will have a reasonable excuse then ?

[diddlydo]

The mask issue is typical of this incompetent government trying to cover its tracks.

[woofgang]

deskdiary its a total bunch of toot. the Mail as usual have taken a fact (Boris seen wearing a mask) and extrapolated it into all sorts of nonsense.

[Bobbisox1]

Woof , I love your command of the English word
‘Extrapolated’ you’re a very clever lady , that rolls of ones tongue , it does :0)

[Ken4155]

Wouldn't we have to prove our 'medical' condition for not wearing a mask? If not, we could all claim to be claustrophobic or asthmatic or whatever.

[iluvmargie]

Spicey - would you not wear one if they became compulsory?