A ban on face coverings in public places, commonly called the burqa ban, came into effect in Switzerland on Jan. 1. The ban received overwhelming legislative approval in 2023, two years after Swiss citizens narrowly voted in a national referendum to forbid covering faces in public spaces and private buildings accessible to the public.

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A ban on face coverings in public places, commonly called the burqa ban, has come into effect in Switzerland starting on Jan. 1.
The ban received overwhelming legislative approval in 2023, two years after Swiss citizens narrowly voted in a national referendum to forbid covering faces in public spaces and private buildings accessible to the public.
In addition to ski masks and bandannas, the law applies to Islamic women’s garments such as the niq…

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Burqa ban begins in public spaces in Switzerland

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The Swiss ban on wearing the burka in public places, commonly known as the “burka ban”, took effect on January 1. The Swiss company Swissinfo.ch announced the entry into force of the controversial law. [see_also ids="235336"] The anti-burka initiative was approved by 51.2% of Swiss voters back in March 2021, but refugees living in Switzerland and Swiss citizens who are already Swiss citizens and Muslim associations strongly opposed the law's ent…

Швейцарский запрет на ношение паранджи в общественных местах, широко известный как «запрет на ношение паранджи», вступил в силу 1 января. О вступлении в силу спорного закона сообщило швейцарское Swissinfo.ch. [see_also ids="235336"] Инициатива «анти-бурка» была одобрена 51,2% швейцарских избирателей еще в марте 2021 года, однако живущие в Швейцарии беженцы и ставшие уже гражданами Швейцарии сторонники ношения женщинами паранджи и мусульманские а…

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A law banning the wearing of the burka has come into force in Switzerland

Anyone who illegally violates the ban faces a fine of up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,144).

Каждому, кто незаконно нарушит запрет, грозит штраф до 1000 швейцарских франков (1144 доллара).

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Switzerland has banned the wearing of the burka

On the first day of the new year, the burqa law has come into force in Switzerland. After the implementation of this law called Burqa ban, there has been a ban on covering the entire face with a burqa or mask in public places in Switzerland.

नए साल के पहले ही दिन स्विट्जरलैंड में बुर्का कानून लागू हो गया है.बुर्का बैन नाम के इस कानून के लागू होने के बाद स्विटजरलैंड में सार्वजनिक जगहों पर बुर्का या नकाब से पूरे चेहरे को ढकने पर पाबंदी लग गई है.

सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर बुर्का पहनना पड़ेगा महंगा, देना होगा तगड़ा जुर्माना

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Wearing a burqa in public places will be expensive, heavy penalty will have to be paid

The burqa ban is part of the new constitutional article which calls for the probation of covering the face. The federal authorities stated that the violation of the law would be dealt with through the administrative fine procedure to minimise bureaucracy

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Via ArmstrongEconomics.com, Switzerland enacted a law at the start of the year that prohibits anyone from wearing burqa coverings in public. The Swiss people voted in favor of the ban four years ago but were met with backlash from the current government who called the ruling racist. Yet, Swiss law requires the government to adhere […]

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January 1, 2025 Baghdad/Al-Masala: As of Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Switzerland will begin... The article Switzerland begins implementing the niqab ban decision first appeared on Al-Masala.

1 يناير، 2025 بغداد/المسلة: اعتبارا من يوم الأربعاء، 1 كانون الثاني يناير 2025، تبدأ سويسرا... ظهرت المقالة سويسرا تبدأ بتطبيق قرار حظر النقاب أولاً على المسلة.

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Switzerland begins implementing the niqab ban

Bern: The government of Switzerland implemented the “burqa ban” on Wednesday, January 1, a controversial measure aimed at curbing public displays of facial coverings. The ban followed a 2021 referendum in which Swiss voters narrowly approved limiting face coverings in public, including the niqab and burqa worn by some Muslim women. In the end, 51.2 percent voted in favour and 48.8 percent voted against. According to Swissinfo, the right-wing Swi…

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Switzerland ‘burqa ban’ law comes into effect

In Switzerland, the wearing of face coverings, such as niqabs and burqas, in public places is officially prohibited as of January 1, 2025. Often known as the “burqa ban,” the rule prohibits the wearing of any facial covering that covers the mouth, nose, or eyes. Fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs (about $1,100) will be imposed on violators. 51.2% of voters supported the ban in a 2021 referendum, which was narrowly approved. Introduced under the s…

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