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What about facepaint? Police may face action if they breach new Pride guidelines

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24.07.2025

Norfolk Constabulary has banned uniformed officers from taking part in the parade following a High Court ruling which suggested it would break impartiality rules to do so.

Officers will still be present, policing the event on public order duty. However, they are understood to have been given advice on the extent to which they will be permitted to get involved.

In previous years, officers have worn rainbow face paint, taken selfies and danced with people taking part.

Officers getting involved at Norwich Pride in 2018 (Image: Nick Butcher)

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