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.
  • Tvkan@feddit.deEnglish
    18·
    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.

    • PoTayToesEnglish
      9·
      1 year ago

      The other big reason which isn’t covered is privacy (in protests for example)…

      But thanks for finding the law, you saved me some time. I’ll just add the equivalent text in the Constitutition

      3 The law shall provide for exceptions. These may only be justified on the grounds of health, safety, weather conditions or local custom.

    • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      I feel that everywhere a Muslim is likely to want to cover her face for religio-modesty reasons she is also likely to want to cover her face to protect herself and others from germs. Also to protect herself from damaging UV light.

      I hope xenophobes everywhere hang their heads in shame.