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Catalan Parliament Rejects Far-Right Motion to Ban Islamic Veils as Junts Proposes Its Own Restrictions

Despite the failure of Aliança Catalana's proposal, Junts advances a parallel plan targeting burkas, niqabs, and veils for minors, raising legal and social concerns.

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Mujeres musulmanas con velo en una escuela
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El vicesecretario de ERC y portavoz adjunto, Isaac Albert.

Overview

  • Aliança Catalana's motion to ban all Islamic veils in public spaces and schools failed to secure majority support in the Catalan Parliament despite backing from PPC and Vox.
  • Junts has introduced its own proposal to prohibit burkas and niqabs in public spaces and restrict veils for minors in educational and cultural settings, citing gender equality and security concerns.
  • The Catalan Education Minister reaffirmed that neither municipalities nor the Parliament have the authority to regulate religious freedom, emphasizing that full-face veils are already restricted in schools.
  • The 2013 Spanish Supreme Court ruling invalidating municipal bans on burkas and niqabs underscores the legal challenges Junts' proposal is likely to face.
  • Educators and advocacy groups warn that banning veils in schools could lead to increased segregation, absenteeism, and stigmatization of Muslim students, questioning the social impact of such measures.