So, we ask that Lakeside urgently reconsiders this harmful policy. Let people protect their health without being turned away.

Public spaces must be safe and accessible for all!

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Equality Act 2010
Disabled people are protected from indirect discrimination if a policy (e.g. banning masks) disproportionately harms their ability to participate in events or public life.

Human Rights Act 1998
Prohibits discrimination in the enjoyment of rights.

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Health-related masking is protected, and Clinically Vulnerable people have rights under the Equality Act and Human Rights Act.

4/

Might we remind you that *even* the police cannot legally force Clinically Vulnerable people to remove face coverings at protests unless there is a lawful and proportionate reason.

3/

Christmas 2020 and 2021 ALL shoppers had to mask, and you coped!

Do you remember this? 👇

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Many countries *still* offer Covid vaccines to a wider high-risk / Clinically Vulnerable group.

Including:
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The UK government is quietly failing us!

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Same here and it really was!