About this bill
MPs propose ban on face-covering garments in public places
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.