Wednesday, May 12, 2010

French Parliament Condemns Veil

The French parliament on Tuesday unanimously approve a resolution condemning the full-face Islamic veil as an disrespect to the nation’s values, setting the stage for a law banning it.

France on became the second European country after Belgium to declare the wearing of the Islamic veil illegal in public places.

French politicians have said the law will also apply to wealthy tourists from the Middle East and the Gulf who are often seen fully veiled in luxury shops on the Paris boulevards.

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