France gripped by debate over Muslim headscarves
France is debating whether women in headscarves should be allowed to accompany children on school trips. President Emmanuel Macron…
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Dutch ‘burqa ban’ proves unenforcible
The Netherlands’ “burqa ban”, which bars face coverings in hospitals, schools and on public transport, is proving unenforcible. The law…
UN body condemns French niqab ban
The UN Human Rights Committee has ruled that France’s 2010 ban on the niqab or Islamic veil violates human rights…
Swiss canton votes heavily to ban burqa
A second Swiss canton has voted overwhelmingly in a referendum to introduce a “burqa ban”. St Gallen in northeast Switzerland…
Denmark fines niqab wearer after assault
A Muslim woman has become the first person in Denmark to be charged for wearing a full-face veil in public,…
Austrian burqa ban enforced
Muslim women in Austria have been forced by police to remove veils as an anti-burqa law came into effect at…
Bavaria set to ban veils
Bavaria has few Muslims. Source: Pixabay The state of Bavaria is to ban full-face veils in schools, polling stations, universities…
Austria to ban full-face veils in public
The niqab and burqa are under fire across Europe. Source: Pixabay Austria says it is planning to ban the Islamic…