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Geneva’s ban on religious symbols faces legal challenge

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A narrowly approved constitutional amendment bars parliamentarians from wearing conspicuous religious symbols. Opponents say it breaches fundamental rights. Geneva’s attempt to keep religion out of politics is heading to court. A constitutional amendment bars members of cantonal and municipal parliaments from wearing conspicuous religious symbols, such as headscarves, kippahs and crosses. Voters approved the measure […]

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