"Burqa law" takes effect in September and non-compliance carries fine up to €3,000: what changes?
Sábado27 August 2026 at 06:00
The law that prohibits the concealment of the face in public spaces in Portugal comes into force in September, with fines of up to €3,000 for non-compliance and prison sentences of up to two years for anyone who forces other people to cover their face. The legislation, known as the "burqa law," abandons that terminology and covers the concealment of the face by any means, providing for only a few exceptions, such as medical masks or helmets in specific contexts.
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