Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators

The move follows a nationwide referendum two years ago in which Swiss voters narrowly approved forbidding niqabs, which leave slits for the eyes, and burqas as well as ski masks and bandannas that are worn by some protesters

Swiss Parliament Approves Ban on Face Coverings, Fines Violators 1,100 Dollars

The National Council voted 151-29 in favor of the legislation, which had already been approved by the Senate. It was passed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party and easily overcame reservations expressed by the centrists and the Greens.This step follows

Swiss Parliament Votes to Ban Face Coverings, Including Burqas

Switzerland's lower house approves ban on face coverings, including burqas, following a national referendum

Swiss parliament approves ban on burqas, sets fine for violators

Switzerland's lower house of parliament has passed a ban on face coverings, including burqas, with fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs for violators. The legislation had already been approved by the upper house and is now federal law. The ban applies to both public spaces and private buildings accessible to the public, with some exceptions allowed.

Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and

GENEVA: The lower house of Switzerland’s parliament voted Wednesday to give final legislative passage to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women. The National Council voted 151-29 for the legislation, which was already approved by the upper house. It was pushed through by the right-wing, populist Swiss People’s Party, easily overcoming reticence expressed by centrists and the Greens.