Overview of Denmark's Burqa Ban
Denmark has enacted a law banning full-face veils, including the burqa and niqab, which took effect on August 1, 2018. This legislation is part of a broader trend in several European countries to restrict face coverings in public spaces.
Key Details of the Ban
Effective Date: August 1, 2018
Scope: The law applies to any garment that conceals the face in public, targeting primarily Muslim women who wear the niqab or burqa.
Fines:
First offense: 1,000 kroner (approximately £118 or $157)
Repeat offenses: Fines can be ten times higher.
Similar Laws in Europe
Denmark's ban is part of a wider pattern in Europe, with similar laws enacted in countries such as:
Country Year of Ban Notes
France 2011 First country to implement such a ban.
Belgium 2011 Outlawed clothing obscuring identity.
Austria 2017 Banned full-face veils in public.
Bulgaria 2016 Similar restrictions in place.