France Approves Proposal to Ban University Prayers

France is expected to ban the preaching of religions in university corridors through a controversial bill to fight “Islamic separatism”.

Discussing the bill, which has been criticised for alienating Muslims, where centre-right Republicans (LR) proposed adding a provision banning prayers in university corridors and preventing religious activities that could hinder educational activities.

Although the left-wing party senators and Education Minister Jean-Michel Blancquer rejected the proposal, it was accepted through the votes of right-wing senators, Telegraphed.

On February 16th of this year, France's National Assembly adopted the bill, which will be debated in the Senate on March 30th. He is expected to return to the National Assembly after a vote is held.

It was introduced by the president, Emmanuel Macron last year to fight the so-called “Islamicparatism”.

The bill is being criticised because it targets the Muslim community and sets limits on almost every aspect of their lives, reports a.

It envisions intervention in mosques and associations responsible for their management, as well as controlling the finances of nongovernmental associations and organisations belonging to Muslims.

It also limits the education elections of the Muslim community by preventing families from giving children a home education.

The bill also prohibits patients from choosing doctors on the basis of gender for religious or other reasons and makes “the education of secularism” for all public officials.