The lower house of Switzerland's parliament has given final legislative approval to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.
  • Zellith@kbin.social
    02·
    1 year ago

    If you read the article, they are banning basically anything that covers your face. Title is what it is to get people’s reactions because of course it is.

    • Tvkan@feddit.deEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      And if you read the actual law (in German) basically any reason but being muslim is excempt.

      Art. 2

      […]

      Exceptions:

      a. at places of worship;

      b. to protect or regain your own or others health;

      c. for security reasons;

      d. for weather protection;

      e. in contexts of local (lit “native”/ “indigenous”) customs;

      f. as part of arts and entertainment;

      g. for advertising purposes.