Switzerland burqa ban

Swiss ‘Burqa Ban’ Set To Begin On January 1: What Are The Exceptions?

Switzerland is set to implement a controversial facial covering ban starting January 1, 2025, following a 2021 referendum. The Swiss Federal Council confirmed the law, which will impose fines up to 1,000 Swiss francs (around $1,144) on violators. The legislation, referred to as the "burqa ban," restricts face coverings in...