http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-1358376,00.html
John Elliott
"HOODED tops made popular by rap stars such as Eminem are being banned by local authorities, police forces and courts because of their associations with crime.
The bans, handed out to individuals as part of antisocial behaviour orders (Asbos), are designed to prevent young people concealing their identity from CCTV cameras. They also aim to reduce the intimidation felt by residents at seeing gangs of hooded youths lurking around their neighbourhoods."
