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Switzerland will fine 1,000 euros for those who wear a veil or hide their face in public places

The ban will not apply on board aircraft, in diplomatic and consular offices, and in churches and other places of worship. | Font: AFP

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Swiss authorities will fine 1,000 Swiss francs (1,030 euros) for people carrying veil, full veil or other clothing that hides your face in public, according to a new federal law passed today after the Swiss approved the ban in a referendum last year.

The fine, however, is ten times less than the proposal in the bill, and that some votes considered it disproportionate, the statement highlights. Ministry of Justice Helvetic.

In addition, the new legislation introduces the possibility of appealing fines, which is not provided for by the bill, as well as numerous exceptions: the ban will not apply on board aircraft, in diplomatic and consular premises, as well as in churches and other places of worship. .

exceptions

Similarly, the face may be covered if required “for reasons of health, safety, climatic reasons, local custom, artistic, entertainment or promotional purposes,” the court said in a statement.

On March 7, 2021, the Swiss voted narrowly (52% of the vote) to ban the wearing of the face-covering veil or veil, a traditional element of many women in Islamic culture, in public places.

The popular decision was then criticized by the FDA. UN Human Rights Commissioner, who believed that such a ban would further marginalize and exclude Muslim women from public life in the country. (EFE)


Source: RPP

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