Austrian ban on full-face veil in public places comes into force

Law banning full-face muslim veils in public areas has long gone into impact in austria.
The government says the regulation, which says faces have to be seen from the hairline to the chin, is set protecting austrian values.
It comes beforehand of a widespread election later this month that could see profits by way of the far-right freedom birthday celebration.
Muslim corporations have condemned the regulation, pronouncing just a tiny minority of austrian muslims wear complete-face veils.
The law bans muslim veils which includes the burka or niqab, but also places regulations on the use of clinical face masks and clown make-up.
An expected 150 women wear the overall burka in austria however tourism officials have expressed fears that the measures will even deter visitors from the gulf.
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France and belgium introduced a burka ban in 2011 and a similar degree is presently going via the dutch parliament.
German chancellor angela merkel has stated that the overall-face veil should be prohibited in germany "anywhere it's miles legally feasible". The United Kingdom does now not ban the niqab or burka.
What is a niqab and a burka?
Girl wearing a niqab
The niqab is a veil for the face that leaves the region across the eyes clear. However, it may be worn with a separate eye veil. It is worn with an accompanying headband.
Woman carrying a burka
The burka is the maximum concealing of all islamic veils. It's far a one-piece veil that covers the face and body, regularly leaving just a mesh display screen to see via.