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(7 years ago)Full facial coverage, with burka or niabs being banned in the Netherlands today in institutions such as schools, hospitals, public buildings and in public transportation under a new law whose implementation has already sparked debate. The law includes, according to statistics, between 200 and 400 women who use [...]
The law includes, according to statistics, between 200 and 400 women who use burkan or nicabin in a country that numbers 17 million people. After entering into force today, its implementation was criticised by public opinion.
After 15 years of political procrastination over the issue, the Dutch parliament dominated by a centrist coalition finally voted the law in June 2018, several years behind Belgian and French neighbours. / A T S/
