Burqa ban

Muslims make up around 5% of the Swiss population, most with roots in Turkey, Bosnia and Kosovo

Measure to amend the Swiss constitution passed by a 51.2-48.8% margin, according to provisional official results

Besides the burqa, bans on face-covering helmets and hoods have also been placed

Second Swiss canton to vote to prohibit all face-covering garments in public spaces

Measures against the wearing of Islamic veils have been taken in other European countries

Says students using the full veil would be offered counseling sessions and ultimately asked to take off the veil

Govt outlaws any item of clothing that covers the face to avoid being sued for discrimination

Under new law, women wearing full face veils will be fined

President Alexander Van der Bellen said he believed in freedom of expression

Law falls short of a total ban in public places demanded by right-wing parties