Though only approximately 30 women our of nearly half a million Muslims wear this specific Islamic veil in Belgium, the lower house of parliament recently passed a law against wearing these veils. No one in the lower house voted against this policy to outlaw the wearing of this full facial covering in all buildings or grounds, basically anywhere in view of the public eye. The law now has to go to the Senate and will possibly become law in June or July. This would be the first law of its kind in Europe. Some arguments have claimed that these veils "oppress women" and the removal of these veils will allow police to more easily identify these women. Those who break the law face a possible seven day jail sentence or a fine of 15 to 25 euros. The Muslim community has responded by claiming that this law will "trap" the women in their own homes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8652861.stm
By:
Shauntal J Van Dreel
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