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Burqa ban approved by the Constitutional Court (France)

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Written by Ivan Mifsud Saturday, 09 October 2010 14:09

7 October 2010, Paris. A Bill making it illegal to wear the Islamic burqa or other full face veils in public was declared by the Constitutional Council to confirm with the French Constitution.

Under this Bill, women who wear the veil can be required by police to show their face, and, if they refuse, they can be forced to attend citizenship classes or be charged a fine. The legislation also makes it a crime to force a woman to cover her face, with a penalty of imprisonment, or a fine. The bill was approved by the National Assembly in July, and by the Senate in September.

To view the bill click here

To view the Constitutional Council's ruling click here

 

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