European Court Upholds France's Burqa Ban
NPR: TWO-WAY
By Krishnadev Calamur
FRANCE---The European Court of Human Rights has upheld France's ban on face-covering veils, in a closely watched case that was brought by a Muslim woman who said the law violated her freedom of religion. But on Tuesday the court ruled that France's ban was legitimate because it was "proportionate to the aim pursued, namely the preservation of the conditions of 'living together' " of all French citizens. Under the law, women wearing the face-covering veil can be fined up to 150 euros (about $200) and/or be made to attend a class on citizenship. Critics say the ban targets Muslims and Islam. [link]
By Krishnadev Calamur
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| A woman wearing a niqab eats on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France, on June 26, 2012. |
