Switzerland to impose fines on violators of the "burqa ban"

The Swiss government is working to impose fines of up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,000) on those who violate the ban on covering the face in public places, the first known in the media as the "burqa ban" law.

 This measure is part of the bill, which also includes masked football fans, for example, as well as Muslim women who wear the niqab.

According to the draft law, it is prohibited to hide the face in a public place, where the eyes, nose and mouth must be visible, as a football fan may wear, for example, a hat or head covering, but not a balaclava, and a Muslim woman may also wear the veil, but It is not the niqab that shows only the eyes, or the burqa that covers the whole body.

The ban applies in all public or private places accessible to the public, including schools, stadiums, hospitals, public transportation, as well as restaurants, shops, cinemas, and gyms.

While there are many exceptions, where it will be possible to cover one's face in aircraft, consular or diplomatic buildings and places of worship, other exceptions have been made for reasons of health, safety, weather, or local customs, as well as for technical, recreational or advertising reasons.

According to swissinfo.

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