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Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2018 3:41 pm
by GoranZ
After similar laws were introduced in France, Austria and Belgium, Denmark introduced a law to defend its atheistic and secular heritage.

A majority in Denmark’s parliament has voted in favour of a ban on certain types of face-covering clothing in public, effectively banning the Islamic burqa and niqab from August 1st.

The Liberal, Conservative and Danish People’s parties all voted in favour of the bill, as did the opposition Social Democrats. In total, the bill received 75 votes in favour and 30 votes against.

Violations of the anti-veil law will result in a 1,000 kroner (134 euros) fine for the first offence and up to 10,000 kroner for breaking the law for the fourth time or more.

Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 5:54 am
by mrswdk
Being a secular state and banning religious citizens from practicing their faith are not the same thing.

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 11:44 am
by Symmetry
They also banned deceptive beards. That shows just how serious the Viking nations are about their culture, but does raise questions about religious freedom for some American Christian preachers who might want to bring their wives along when visiting Denmark.

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:06 pm
by waauw
Good for Denmark!

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:01 pm
by GoranZ
mrswdk wrote:Being a secular state and banning religious citizens from practicing their faith are not the same thing.

You practice your faith at home and in temple... not where ever you see fit :lol:

Symmetry wrote:They also banned deceptive beards. That shows just how serious the Viking nations are about their culture, but does raise questions about religious freedom for some American Christian preachers who might want to bring their wives along when visiting Denmark.

They will have to obey Danish laws.

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 2:40 pm
by Symmetry
That one went right over your head didn't it?

Whoosh...

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 4:27 am
by GoranZ
Symmetry wrote:That one went right over your head didn't it?

Whoosh...

It was not even close :lol:

Keep on shooting tho ;)

Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:47 am
by mrswdk
TAKE THAT COVERING OFF YOUR FACE

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Re: Danish parliament passes ban on burqa and niqab

PostPosted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:47 pm
by GoranZ
mrswdk wrote:TAKE THAT COVERING OFF YOUR FACE

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No wonder Symmetry is against burqa ban :lol: