piscine

New Swimming Pool Safety Laws: Stricter Rules on Drains and Suction Outlets

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The Italian Chamber of Deputies has passed a bipartisan measure to tighten safety regulations for swimming pools, specifically targeting the elimination of dangerous suction outlets and non-compliant grates. The new legislation mandates the immediate closure of facilities that fail to meet updated safety standards to prevent suction-related entrapment and drowning accidents. This legislative push follows … Read more

Geneva Bans Burkini in Public Pools with New Law

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Geneva has moved to indirectly ban the burkini from its public swimming pools, sparking debate over religious freedom and secularism. The new legislation, passed Thursday evening by the right-leaning Grand Council with a vote of 53 to 38, with 6 abstentions, doesn’t explicitly name the burkini but defines acceptable swimwear in a way that effectively … Read more