Portugal bans face coverings in public places
Portugal has enacted a law banning face coverings in public spaces, a measure that has been widely criticised as targeting Muslim women who wear full-face veils.
The law prohibits clothing or other items designed to conceal a person’s face or prevent identification in public spaces.
The law’s supporters have defended it on grounds of identification and public communication, while President Seguro acknowledged that the issue was one of “great social and cultural sensitivity.
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