Portuguese Parliament Approves Ban on Wearing Face Veils in Public Spaces

Portuguese parliament approves ban on wearing face veils in public spaces

Portugal's parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for "gender or religious" reasons in public, in a move seen as targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women. The bill was proposed by the far-right Chega party, and received support from the centre-right PSD, Liberal Initiative and CDS-PP. Left-leaning lawmakers, including from the PS, Livre, PCP and Bloco de Esquerda parties voted against the initiative. The measure pro…

PM believes Portugal burqa ban is “correct”

The Prime Minister has said that he agrees with the bill approved in parliament to ban the wearing of the burqa in public spaces, arguing that the right to security is at stake.

Portugal Moves to Ban Face Veils in Public Space

The Islamic Information Portugal Moves to Ban Face Veils in Public Space Key Takeaways The legislation now moves to committee review before potential presidential approval. Portugal’s parliament approved a bill banning face veils in most public spaces. Violators could face fines up to €4,000 or prison for forcing others to cover their face. LISBON — Portugal’s parliament passed legislation Friday that would prohibit face coverings worn for reli…