Monday, April 11, 2011

THE NETHERLANDS baned hijabs abayas scarf burqa veils in muslim community

THE NETHERLANDS baned hijabs abayas scarf burqa veils in muslim community

In 2006, the Dutch government considered but abandoned plans to impose a ban on all forms of coverings that obscured the face - from burkas to crash helmets with visors - in public places, saying they disturbed public order and safety. Lawyers said the move would likely be unconstitutional and critics said it would violate civil rights.
The government suggested it would instead seek a ban on face-covering veils in schools and state departments, but no legislation has yet been passed.
Around 5% of the Netherlands' 16 million residents are Muslims, but only around 300 are thought to wear the burka.

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