topics
tools
Expatica countries
Index Last Var.(%)
BEL 20 2288.29 0.09
DAX 6771.72 0.26
IBEX 30 8876.5 0.33
CAC 40 3424.3 0.37
FTSE 100 5889.27 -0.02
AEX 326.59 0.19
DJIA 12854.47 -0.18
Nasdaq 2903.6 -0.02
FTSE MIB 16760.32 1.63
TSX Composite 12534.35 0.18
ASX 4363.7 0.43
Hang seng 21018.46 1.54
Straits Times 2982.2 0.83
ISEQ 20 503.27 -0.34
You are here: Home News Swiss News Appeals against minaret ban sent to Europe court

Swiss News

archive
Enlarge font Decrease font Text size


18/12/2009Appeals against minaret ban sent to Europe court

The European Court of Human Rights has received several appeals against a Swiss ban on building new minarets.

Strasbourg -- The European Court of Human Rights has received several appeals against a Swiss ban on building new minarets, including from a prominent Muslim in Geneva, an official said Thursday.

In a 29 November referendum, 57.5 percent voted in favour of a proposal brought by the far-right to ban the construction of minarets on mosques.

One of the appeals lodged with the court was from Hafid Ouardiri, a former spokesman of the Geneva Mosque, the biggest in Switzerland, a court official said.

Ouardiri said that the ban violated articles of the European Convention on Human Rights on freedom of religion and a prohibition on discrimination.

His complaint also refers to an article that allows for an "effective remedy" against violations of the convention.

"They will be registered in the coming days and then examined according to the normal procedure," said the spokesman, adding the process could take several months.

Five other appeals against the ban had been received by the court and were being examined to see if they were admissible, the spokesman said.

AFP / Expatica


0 reactions to this article

Be the first person to add a comment

General rating: Not rated yet

Rate article:    Add my rating


0 reactions to this article

Be the first person to add a comment
Discussion Forums

Community Noticeboard Switzerland

Republicans Abroad Europe

Discuss Swiss Culture

Win prizes by filling out Expatica Survey 2011!

Community Noticeboard Switzerland

Win prizes by filling out Expatica Survey 2011!

Finding your way in Switzerland

great bouvier in Switzerland. Forum, contacts, etc

Living in Switzerland

Choosing your 3rd Pillar provider (foundation)

participate in the forums

Inside Expatica
Residence and work permits in Switzerland

Residence and work permits in Switzerland

How to apply for a residency or work permit in Switzerland for you and your family.

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

How to rent and buy a house in Switzerland

Information about renting property and obtaining a mortgage in Switzerland.

Switzerland's healthcare system

Switzerland's healthcare system

Information about the Swiss healthcare system, health insurance, pharmacies and emergency numbers.

Banking in Switzerland

Banking in Switzerland

Explaining Swiss currency, banknotes, credit cards and bureaux de change.