Burqa

The ban comes into place today. Today marks the first day of the implementation of a “burqa ban” across the Netherlands. The ban will see €150 fines introduced for anyone wearing face-covering clothing, including the burqa and niqaq – veils warn by some Muslim women. Police have confirmed that they will treat calls relating to […]

7 years ago

Rowan Atkinson has defended Johnson for his comments, for which he has since apologised. Former foreign secretary Boris Johnson sparked outrage on Monday after saying that he found burqas, the covering worn by some Muslim women, to be “oppressive”. He also asked why they would “go around looking like letter boxes” and compared them to “bank […]

8 years ago