Claim: The government advice is not to challenge someone who is not wearing a face covering.
Fact-check: Challenging someone for not wearing a face mask isn't against the Equality Act - Full Fact
Verdict: the government says members of the public should not challenge people for not wearing a face covering, but people who work in premises where face coverings are required can. they should be "mindful and respectful" of those who are exempt.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Pippa Allen-Kinross
Date published: 2020-10-02T00:00:00