Why is it forbidden to wear camouflage in some Caribbean Islands?
In December 2013 I've been to Antigua. Before arriving there I read about the island and found a reference to a law that states:
Local laws and customs
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It is an offence for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing.
The source seems qualified (gov.uk). One user review in TripAdvisor confirms this story, but also mentions that "they are going to look into changing this law because of the world wide fashion trend for such garments". A similar law is also effective in Barbados.
Last year I could not confirm if this law has been revoked or not, but anyway why is (or was) it forbidden to wear camofulage in Antigua and Barbados? Is it just a coincidence that both islands were English colonies? Is this unusual (in my opinion) law effective in other countries too?
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Why is camo illegal in some countries?
Camouflage laws are generally centered around a fear of confusion, rebellion or support of terrorist organizations. In Barbados it's said that the rules are framed upon a desire for civilians not to be confused with members of the military on patrol.Why is wearing camouflage in Aruba illegal?
The climate is too hot and humid and the synthetic fabrics will leave you feeling hot and sticky. Any clothing that features camouflage or army prints. This clothing is illegal in Aruba and can not be worn by tourists or even children.What countries do not allow camouflage?
The following nations prohibit civilians wearing or possessing camouflage print clothing:- Antigua and Barbuda.
- Bahamas.
- Barbados.
- Dominica.
- Ghana.
- Grenada.
- Jamaica.
- Nigeria.
What happens if you wear camo in Barbados?
Illegal Activities The wearing of any form of camouflage is illegal in Barbados.Do not dress in, or carry, items made of camouflage material. Possesion and distribution of illegal drugs/narcotics is strictly prohibited. If convicted of such an offence the crime is punishable by a fine or imprisonment or both.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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