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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/31/denmark-passes-law-banning-burqa-and-niqabPublished by: THE GUARDIAN on 31 May 2018
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Campaigners say ban violates rights to freedom of expression and religion Denmark has joined several other European countries in banning garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab and burqa, in a move condemned by human rights campaigners as “neither necessary norproportionate”.
In a 75-30 vote with 74 absentees on Thursday, Danish lawmakers approved the law presented by the centre-right governing coalition. The government said it is not aimed at any religions and does not ban headscarves, turbans or the traditional Jewish skull cap.
But the law is popularly known as the “burqa ban” and is mostly seen as being directed at the dress worn by some Muslim women. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils.
The justice minister, Søren Pape Poulsen, said it would be up to police officers to use their common sense when they see people violating the law, which comes into force on 1 August.
The legislation allows people to cover their face when [...]
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What is Hijab?Hijab refers to head coverings worn by Muslim women. A niqab is a face veil worn by some Muslim women that covers the lower face, nose, and mouth while leaving the eyes uncovered.
