Four MPs have proposed expanding Norway's existing ban on full-face veils to cover all public places, not just educational institutions. The proposers argue that the current restrictions are insufficient and that a broader ban serves legitimate goals: enabling open interaction between people, enhancing security, and promoting integration. They point to similar bans adopted or announced in other European countries and note that the European Court of Human Rights has found such restrictions compatible with freedom of religion.
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The Storting calls on the government to return with a proposal for a law banning the use of burkas, niqabs, and other face-covering garments in public places throughout Norway.