Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils
Summary
Portugal's parliament approved a bill to ban face veils in most public places. The bill, proposed by the far-right Chega party, targets burqas and niqabs worn by Muslim women. It is now subject to further discussion and potential review by the country's president or Constitutional Court.Key Facts
- Portugal's parliament passed a bill to ban face veils in most public areas.
- The bill applies to veils worn for gender or religious reasons, such as burqas and niqabs.
- Fines for wearing face veils in public could range from 200 to 4,000 euros ($234-$4,670).
- Forcing someone to wear a face veil may result in up to three years in prison.
- Exemptions to the ban include planes, diplomatic sites, and places of worship.
- The bill requires further review by the parliamentary committee on constitutional matters.
- The Portuguese president can veto the bill or refer it to the Constitutional Court.
- Two parliamentary parties abstained, citing concerns over potential discrimination.
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