Cloth used to cover the eyes (blindfold) or the entire head and face (hood). Some models are secured in place with a lock around the neck, and some are attached to other restraints, such as handcuffs.
People that are blindfolded or placed in a hood are often not able to identify their torturers, making prosecution of these torturers virtually impossible. Use of hoods and blindfolds can lead to disorientation and undue stress, and the use of certain types of hood carries a risk of suffocation or strangulation.
The use of hoods and blindfolds fulfils no legitimate law enforcement purpose. The manufacture, trade, and use of hoods and blindfolds for law enforcement should be prohibited.