Belgium's new burqa ban challenged in court

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A burqa and niqab ban came into force in Belgium on Saturday with the threat of fines and jail time, but the law faced an immediate court challenge from two women who wear the full Islamic veil.

Belgium joined France as the second European Union nation to enforce such a ban.

The Belgian law, which prohibits people from wearing anything that hides their face in public places, was approved unanimously by the parliament in April.

Offenders will face a fine of 137.50 euros ($197) and up to seven days behind bars.

http://www.expatica.com/be/news/belgian-news/belgium-s-new-burqa-ban-challenged-in-court_165138.html

[ZombieHorde]

1. You covered your face! I'm going to kick your ass!

So absurd.

[frogmarch]

2. Go flaunt your misogyny someplace else -

Sincerely, Belgium.

If the law is “a disproportionate intrusion into fundamental rights such as the freedom of religion and expression," as the burqa-wearing complainers are insisting it is, then I suppose so would be a law prohibiting the stoning to death of Muslim women who refuse to wear them.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

3. You're confusing religious custom and civil law.

I think they are right to ban the burqa or any full face covering when women are driving because of safety.