NOTE: Before answering the following questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. List the who, what, where and when of the news item.

2. a) Where will people be prohibited from wearing face coverings in Switzerland?
b) How long will officials be given to establish the details of the legislation?

3. What reasons were given for supporting the ban on face coverings? (generally the position of those on the right)

4. Why were others opposed to the ban? (generally the view of those on the left)

5. One opponent of the ban said she defends the right of women who want to wear a face covering. Should she also defend the right of women who don’t want to wear any type of face - or even hair covering - but are required/forced to do so by their male relatives? Explain your answer.