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Mysterious: Court Overturns Ban on Braids for Soldiers in Austria

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A soldier defends himself against a punishment because of his braid. The guardians of the constitution back him. They question why different rules apply to

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Here you will find information on the topic "Equal rights". Read now "Court tilts plait ban for soldiers in Austria".

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The Constitutional Court ruled: The so far applicable plating ban for soldiers is a disadvantage due to sex and a violation of private life – and therefore not right. A Vorarlberg soldier complained. The Constitutional Court overturned the plating ban applicable to soldiers. Since female soldiers are allowed to wear a ponytail, the Supreme Judges see a "disadvantage due to sex". In addition, the VfGH recognized a violation of the right to privat…

·Vienna, Austria
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After a complaint from a soldier, the Supreme Court has now decided that the different hair lengths of men and women are not formal and contentual

·Vienna, Austria
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The rule that male soldiers may only wear short hair, disadvantaged soldiers of the federal army due to their gender. Also their right to private life is violated.

·Vienna, Austria
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Die Presse broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
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