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Swiss Burqa Ban
January 5 , 2025
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- A Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” took effect January 1.
- Anyone who unlawfully flouts the prohibition faces a fine of up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,144).
- The measure involves a prohibition on covering the nose, mouth, and eyes in both public spaces and private buildings accessible to the public.
- The ban does not apply to planes or in diplomatic and consular premises, and the faces may also be covered in places of worship and other sacred sites.
- In 2021, Swiss people voted in favour of banning face coverings in public, including the burka and niqab worn by Muslim women.
- People in Switzerland are given a direct say in their own affairs under the country’s system of democracy.
- About 5% of Switzerland’s population of 8.6 million people are Muslim, most originating from Turkey, Bosnia and Kosovo.
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