7 hours agoI post my first facial coverage sentence in Switzerland, so much franca
Periskopi(a year ago)
(a year ago)For the first time in Switzerland, a sanctions have been imposed for violating the national ban on facial coverage. A woman in the Cyril canton has been punished by police for breaking the rule that prohibits face coverings in public spaces, Sonntags Blic reported. The ban, which was approved by the Swiss electorate in March of the year [...]
The ban, which was adopted by the Swiss electorate in March 2021, took effect early this year and envisions a fine of 100 Swiss francs for violators. However, the woman in question refused to accept the fine, which led to the case's reference to the cantonal authorities. Cyril Police spokesman Michael Walker confirmed that the case is now in the governor's hands, who will decide on the final measure, sends albinfo.ch.
In addition to covering cases for religious reasons, the new federal law affects hooligans and demonstrators covering their faces in protests or sporting activities. In some cantons, such bans have been in force for years, but with the new law they are already implemented throughout the country, it follows. Periscope.
According to Sonntags Blic's data, only in the Cyril canton last year has 98 reports of violations of the ban on wearing masks. This number is expected to increase with the more rigorous implementation of rules across the country.
