Switzerland’s parliament passes legislation to ban burqa, introduces fine for violators

On Wednesday, September 20, the Lower House of Parliament in Switzerland passed legislation to ban burqa (Islamic veil) in the country. Following the passage of the legislation, covering one’s face with a burqa has become illegal and wearing it would attract a fine of 1000 Swiss Francs which is around Rs 83,000. The legislation was adopted by … Continue reading Switzerland’s parliament passes legislation to ban burqa, introduces fine for violators