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Belgium bans the burqa

23/07 13:26 CET

Belgium became the second European country to ban the burqa, or Muslim face veil on Saturday.

The decision was widely criticised, especially by Muslim groups outside of Europe. It comes after France introduced a similar ban earlier this year.

Parliament first passed the law by a vote of 149-1 in April 2010. But the legislation has been held up because of the crisis affecting the Belgian government.

The law forbids covering your face in public for security reasons.

It’s thought around 270 Muslim women who wear the veil in Belgium will be affected. They could face a fine of more than 130 euros and have to spend up to a week in jail if caught.

Tags: Belgium, bans, burqa, the

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Permalink Reply by cimmerian on August 12, 2011 at 15:22

One thing that strikes me when I visit Belgium is that there seem to be far more muslim women (of North African origin) who dress and behave in western fashion (hair uncovered, lipstick, high heels etc) compared to, say, Pakistani women, in the UK. Hijabs are quite common but hidden faces and full burqas comparatively rare, though I suppose there may be hardcore enclaves where a woman covering her face has been near compulsory.

Permalink Reply by Joe on June 1, 2012 at 16:53

Police officers attempting to enforce the burka ban get head-butted by muslima of the religion of peace.

http://tundratabloids.com/2012/06/belgium-veiled-woman-being-detain...

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