Switzerland’s Burqa Ban to Begin January 1, Sparking Mixed …
2 days ago · (ZENIT News / Bern, 11.12.2024).- On January 1, Switzerland’s face-covering ban—commonly referred to as the «burqa ban»—will come into effect, signaling the culmination of years of ...
Switzerland to Impose Full Ban on Muslim Burqa with Fines
Approved through a referendum in March 2021 by a narrow margin of 51.2% of Swiss voters, this new law targets full face coverings, including traditional religious garments such as the burqa and ...
Swiss 'burqa ban' to take effect from 2025 | Reuters
ZURICH, Nov 6 (Reuters) - A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the "burqa ban" will take effect on Jan. 1, the government said on Wednesday ...
Swiss ban on face covering will apply from 2025
Nov 6, 2024 · Swiss ‘burka ban’ accepted by slim majority This content was published on Mar 7, 2021 Supporters of the initiative to ban face coverings in public have carried the day with a majority of 51.2%.
How will Swiss ban on face coverings work when it comes into …
Nov 7, 2024 · Switzerland will finally enforce its ban on face coverings in January. Illustration photo: Photo: MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP. A Swiss law which bans both religious and non-religious forms of facial concealment in public spaces will be implemented from January 1st 2025, but there will be some exceptions.
Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in ... - BBC
Mar 7, 2021 · Switzerland has narrowly voted in favour of banning face coverings in public, including the burka or niqab worn by Muslim women. Official results showed the measure had passed by 51.2% to 48.8%...
Swiss parliament approves ban on full-face ... - Associated Press News
Sep 21, 2023 · GENEVA (AP) — 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.
Switzerland Burqa Ban: Parliament Passes Legislation - Bloomberg
Sep 20, 2023 · Switzerland’s parliament banned full-face coverings, a move believed to target wearers of the burqa, two years after 51% of the population backed such a measure in a national vote.
Swiss Vote To Ban Wearing Of Burqas In Public : NPR
Mar 8, 2021 · Swiss voters backed a ban on niqabs and burqas worn by a handful of Muslim women in the country. A Muslim advocacy group called it Islamophobic.
Switzerland votes in favour of ‘burka ban’ outlawing face coverings
Mar 7, 2021 · Swiss voters have narrowly approved a nationwide ban on face coverings that will outlaw full-face Islamic veils, despite opposition from the federal government and the Muslim community.
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