Bellaart, H., Acherrat, F., Van de Gevel, M., Ahmad, M. & Hamdi, A. (2024), Evaluation Act Partially Prohibiting Face-Covering Clothing. Commissioned by the Directorate for Constitutional Affairs and Legislation of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom

Country

Netherlands

Title

Bellaart, H., Acherrat, F., Van de Gevel, M., Ahmad, M. & Hamdi, A. (2024), Evaluation Act Partially Prohibiting Face-Covering Clothing. Commissioned by the Directorate for Constitutional Affairs and Legislation of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (Evaluatie Wet gedeeltelijk verbod gezichtsbedekkende kleding. In opdracht van de directie Constitutionele Zaken en Wetgeving van het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties).

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Year

2024

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Academic/research institution

Institution

The Netherlands, Verwey-Jonker Instituut

Thematic focus

Discrimination

Groups

Muslims

Key findings

Official evaluation of the “Act Partially Prohibiting Face-Covering Clothing", (informally known as the “Burqa Ban”) that took effect 1 August 2019. The Act prohibits the wearing of clothing that completely or partially conceals the face in the areas of educational, governmental, and nursing care institutions. This study found that for Muslim women who wear clothing that completely or partially cover the face, the Act had a strong negative impact on their well-being and their ability to participate in society. They have more often been treated negatively by bystanders or professionals since the Act took effect. They feel more isolated and avoid places where the ban applies. They are physically harassed and the Act has contributed to a sense of insecurity among these women.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

The study was conducted through a questionnaire amongst 435 officials who are involved in carrying out the “Act Partially Prohibiting Face-Covering Clothing" and interviews with 9 Muslim women who wear clothing that completely or partially conceals the face.

Sample details and representativeness

A questionnaire responded by 435 officials who are involved in carrying out the “Act Partially Prohibiting Face-Covering Clothing" and interviews with 9 Muslim women who wear clothing that completely or partially conceals the face.

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