Renewing my passport

Surely I'm not alone in thinking this is bonkers?

No, but that would only be because you (and they) haven't thought very much about why such a consideration would exist.

Why should such a consideration exist then? In case you think this is aimed purely at muslims I would not give any dispensation for a sikh or a nun either. I honestly don't see why religious people should get an opt out.

So you want to be standing behind someone in a passport queue having an argument about removing the headwear?  Or clogging up the automatic machines?

If what you are actually trying to say is that all idiotic religious customs should be banned then I would agree with, but its probably not going to happen.

Can I wear a bobble Hat in a Photo ? if not Why not , Supporting a football Team makes more sense then following any religion .

An open face crash helmet shou l d be ok then , or a rainbow bandana or a cu jimmy wig.

WOT ABOUT THE WIGGY C0CK GEEZERS WOTS THE STORY WITH THEM ?

There is a downside for people who demand this privilige.

Obviously anyone who can't be easily identified because their head is partially covered, will come under more intense scrutiny than the usual casual glance given to someone whose head is uncovered.

Yes ,they go straight through the fast track exit .

You need to walk a mile in their shoes.

The introduction of biometrics for identification purposes, such as fingerprints or iris recognition, renders identification from photographs significantly less relevant.