France does not ban hijabs in public spaces; they remain legal and commonly worn. However, full-face coverings like the burka and niqab are prohibited since 2010, with violations resulting in fines. The secularism laws (laïcité) restrict the hijab in government buildings and schools but allow it in universities. Public officials are also barred from wearing religious symbols at work. Burkinis face restrictions in swimming facilities but are permitted on beaches, leading to public debate about women’s swimwear rights.
In France, the hijab is legal in public spaces, but outright banning overt religious symbols, including it in schools and by public officials, continues to pose challenges.
The 2010 ban in France prohibits full-face coverings like the burka and niqab, while the hijab remains acceptable in most public areas, leading to confusions.
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