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Restrictions on Muslim Women's Dress in the 28 EU Member States

17.07.2018 / Created by (EMWF)

Inclusion and pluralism are fundamental values in open societies and the European Union. It is better for everyone to live in a society that is open to diversity, including religious diversity. Yet there is a rising threat in the European Union to these values—legislation enforcing what Muslim women can and cannot wear. Bans on the headscarf and face veils put an unfair restriction on Muslim women who are already facing higher levels of discrimination. This report fills a much-needed research gap because it looks at both laws and pending legislation restricting religious dress across all 28 EU countries and finds that eight countries are enforcing national and/or local bans on wearing the headscarf or face veil. Country by country, the report examines relevant laws, bylaws, and case law, as well as political platforms, legislative proposals, private bans, and public discourse. The report also documents the significant and successful pushback against bans at national and local levels from affected Muslim women, grassroots civil society, legal and other experts, national courts, and governments.

Infos

  • Type of publication : Study / Report
  • Author : Open Society Justice Initiative
  • Publishing house : Open Society Foundations
  • Publication date : 2018
  • Number of pages : 102
  • Language : English

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