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Lleida municipal face-covering ban

Overview

The Lleida City Council in Catalonia, Spain, has approved a municipal ordinance prohibiting garments that totally conceal the face in public spaces. While the text does not explicitly name the burka or niqab, the measure effectively targets these items.

The ordinance passed with 16 votes in favor and 11 against, supported by an alliance of the PSC, Junts, and Vox. Opposing parties included the PP, ERC, and Comú de Lleida. Individuals found in violation may face fines between 400 and 750 euros, though municipal police are required to issue a warning before a fine is processed.

To prevent legal challenges similar to a 2010 ban that was overturned by the Supreme Court for violating religious freedom, the new regulation includes specific exceptions. The ban does not apply in places of worship, during cultural or festive celebrations, or in instances where face covering is part of an accepted social custom or the exercise of a fundamental right. Supporters argue the law promotes coexistence and protects dignity, while opponents suggest the religious exceptions may ‘legitimize’ the continued use of such garments.

Entities

Lleida City Council · Vox · Junts · Spanish Supreme Court · Luque Municipal Council

Timeline

  1. about 17 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Lleida approves ban on full-face coverings in public spaces

    Lleida, Spain, has approved an ordinance banning full-face coverings in public spaces, targeting garments like the burka and niqab with fines up to 750 euros, while maintaining religious exceptions.

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Lleida approves ordinance banning face-covering garments in public

    Lleida has approved a new civic ordinance banning face-covering garments like the burka and niqab in public spaces, with fines for violators ranging from 400 to 750 euros.

Sources

alsoldelacosta.com · arabnews.pk · catalunyapress.cat · centre-cerlatez.ch · elcatalan.es · elcorreoweb.es · estamosaqui.mx · imprensapublica.com.br · juruaemtempo.com.br · lamanyana.cat · lamanyana.es · lavozdelprm.org · marca.com · metropoles.com · moncloa.com · ocio.diariodemallorca.es · ocio.farodevigo.es · punchng.com · segre.com · totlleida.cat · tvn-2.com