US EditionSwiss parliament approves ban on full-face coverings like burqas, and sets fine for violators
- Switzerland's lower house of parliament has voted to pass a ban on face coverings, including burqas worn by some Muslim women, following a referendum in which voters approved forbidding niqabs, burqas, ski masks, and bandannas.
- The ban on face coverings is part of a broader effort to restrict clothing worn by protestors as well as religious garb. The ban has sparked controversy and debate over religious freedom and women's rights in Switzerland.
- The legislative passage of the ban marks a significant step in Switzerland's efforts to regulate clothing and address security concerns, although critics argue that it discriminates against Muslim women and violates their rights to freedom of religion and expression.
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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 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.
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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.
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