UK legal advice needed for amusing excursion

[Lexodus]

Alright, long story short, I made a deal with my sister, so that if she could get her hands on a biohazard suit for me, I'd buy her Justin Bieber's new album for her birthday. I'm not touching that shit with my hands, hence the need for the biohazard suit. She's now managed to *get* one, so I've got to uphold my end of the bargain. UK-ers, I ask you this: is it legal to wear the biohazard suit in public whilst buying the damn thing? If not, would it be legal if I didn't wear the mask or something?

 

[Nevyrmoore]

Wouldn't you be better off asking someone who knows the law rather than a gaming website?

 

[SeanTheSheep]

I can't think of any reasons why it would be illegal, and I'd encourage a biohazard suit to protect you from the eggs thrown at you by those who have some form of taste in music.
You may need to remove the head if you're asked for ID though. In that case, hold your breath and try not to look directly at it.
Carrying a wallet in those chunky gloves is going to be a task though, I'd recommend you think the logistics of this through before atttempting it. Go on a cold day so you don't get too hot, unless it's thin, in which case wear many layers. Sew a pocket or two onto the outside so you can get inand out as quickly as possible and bring an MP3 player with good music to protect you from things they may be advertising on the speakers in HMV (I'm assuming you're thinking of going to HMV)

 

[Thyunda]

I can't think of any reasons why it would be illegal, and I'd encourage a biohazard suit to protect you from the eggs thrown at you by those who have some form of taste in music.
You may need to remove the head if you're asked for ID though. In that case, hold your breath and try not to look directly at it.

ID for Justin Bieber? I'd leave the shop - I don't want people know who I am when I'm buying that shit

 

[Daystar Clarion]

I can't think of any reasons why it would be illegal, and I'd encourage a biohazard suit to protect you from the eggs thrown at you by those who have some form of taste in music.
You may need to remove the head if you're asked for ID though. In that case, hold your breath and try not to look directly at it.

Pretty much, although in 4 years of studying law, I never thought I'd answer something like this. You may need to remove the helmet in shops, but other than that, you're perfectly entitled to look like a berk.

 

[SeanTheSheep]

I can't think of any reasons why it would be illegal, and I'd encourage a biohazard suit to protect you from the eggs thrown at you by those who have some form of taste in music.
You may need to remove the head if you're asked for ID though. In that case, hold your breath and try not to look directly at it.

ID for Justin Bieber? I'd leave the shop - I don't want people know who I am when I'm buying that shit

You make a good point, I think the only reason they'd ask for ID is to refuse you sales in future.

EDIT: Upon reflection, the title you've edited in looks like the most confusing lonely hearts ad ever.

 

[Lexodus]

Awesome, thanks guys
It occurs to me that I should probably buy something like Slayer at the same time to confuse the fuck out of whoever's serving me.

I can't think of any reasons why it would be illegal, and I'd encourage a biohazard suit to protect you from the eggs thrown at you by those who have some form of taste in music.
You may need to remove the head if you're asked for ID though. In that case, hold your breath and try not to look directly at it.
Carrying a wallet in those chunky gloves is going to be a task though, I'd recommend you think the logistics of this through before atttempting it. Go on a cold day so you don't get too hot, unless it's thin, in which case wear many layers. Sew a pocket or two onto the outside so you can get inand out as quickly as possible and bring an MP3 player with good music to protect you from things they may be advertising on the speakers in HMV (I'm assuming you're thinking of going to HMV)

Wow. That is very in-depth advice. Thank you

 

[NeedAUserName]

I think its illegal, UK law for Biohazard suits is a bit funny, as far as I can make out, its legal to buy classical and older rock, but newer pop stuff is strictly prohibited.
And the worst joke ever award goes to...

 

[Lukeje]

Just check that the suit doesn't have any insignia (Police, Ambulance, etc.) on it before you wear it in public; impersonating police officers, etc. is a crime (especially if you cause as much (minor) panic as I imagine someone walking round in a biohazard suit would cause).

 

[Verlander]

Shops may require you to remove the helmet/mask, like they do for motorcyclists

 

[Private Custard]

Shops may require you to remove the helmet/mask, like they do for motorcyclists

Sometimes I don't remove my helmet in petrol stations, I just raise the visor as it's totally black and impossible to see into otherwise!

OT, as long as you don't try to impersonate a genuine DoE worker etc, legally you should be just fine.

 

[Lexodus]

Just check that the suit doesn't have any insignia (Police, Ambulance, etc.) on it before you wear it in public; impersonating police officers, etc. is a crime (especially if you cause as much (minor) panic as I imagine someone walking round in a biohazard suit would cause).

That was a concern of mine. I don't wanna cause mass panic, as fun as that might be. Perhaps, then, just the gloves?

 

[Chechosaurus]

My guess would be that it is perfectly legit along as the suit itself isn't government issue or something because then you run the risk of impersonating a bio-hazard suit guy and I can only assume that that is an offence. Also, I would recommend not wearing the mask in a shop because it is often policy to not let masked people into a shop in case they start shooting the place up or some-such.