COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark has joined some other European countries in banning garments that cover the face, including Islamic veils such as the niqab or burqa. In a 75-30 vote with 74 absentees, Danish lawmakers on Thursday approved the law presented by Denmark’s center-right governing coalition. However, the law is popularly known as the “Burqa Ban” and is mostly seen as being directed at the dress worn by some conservative Muslim women. Few Muslim women in Denmark wear full-face veils. ADVERTISEMENTThose violating the law that enters into force Aug. 1 risk a fine of 1,000 kroner ($156).

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 31, 2018 09:00 UTC