March 18, 2011 Faith Matters

Fear over a piece of cloth is not liberté, egalité, fraternité

The FURORE surrounding France’s banning of the niqab was reignited last week with the publication of the new law’s legal details. From 11th April, women will be unable to wear full-face veil in any pubic place, whether visiting the shops, going to watch a film or picking up children from school. There is a hefty punishment should they choose to disobey.

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