Zurich Lawmakers Want Headscarf Ban in Schools
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The proposal has received massive support, but the highest court in Switzerland is standing in the way of introducing the ban.
With 87 votes in favour and 82 against, the cantonal parliament of Zurich approved this morning the prohibition of the Islamic veil in schools and day-care centres, both for teachers and students. The measure is aimed primarily at the Hijab and other Islamic veils. The Zurich Governing Council must now draft a legal proposal within a maximum period of two years and Zurich Education Director Silvia Steiner has guaranteed “that religious freedom a…
The Zurich Cantonal Parliament voted on Monday to ban the headscarf in public schools. The decision came after supporting an initiative by the Swiss People's Party (SVP), which called for a complete ban on the headscarf for both teachers and students, reports Telegrafi. According to the SVP, the headscarf represents "a symbol of oppression and political Islam", arguing that it has no place in public educational institutions. The liberals (FDP) a…
With 87 to 82 votes, the cantonal parliament in Zurich stands behind a headscarf ban for teachers. Now the government has to work out a constitutionally compliant regulation.
Switzerland is arguing about religious symbols in educational institutions. Now the right-wing populist SVP has asserted itself with a concern to ban headscarves at Zurich schools. The ban has not yet been decided.
The cantonal government must now work out a ban on religious headgear in schools and kindergartens.
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