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What Kim Kataguiri said about allow use of religious adornments (turban and headdress) in official document photos

Kim Kataguiri

Kim Kataguiri

July 15, 2026

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About: allow use of religious adornments (turban and headdress) in official document photos

Kim Kataguiri: Indeed, for that reason, Deputy Lafayette pointed out that you need to remove your glasses.

Kim Kataguiri: So it's natural that you need to be able to clearly recognize a person's face.

Although the bill states that recognition should be preserved, etc., we know that wearing a turban, a tiara, or any accessory makes it harder to identify someone on the document.

Kim Kataguiri · 76:45

Kim Kataguiri: I think this should not even be important enough to come to the Plenary, but since it did, I will advise against it.

Kim Kataguiri: Mr. President, we approved an important bill authored by me.

Why it was classified this way · 85% confidence

alleges that accessories hinder identification despite mentions of preservation.

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