I don't know whether it is due to Security reasons or to suppress the Muslim minority, France started a ban on Burqa and Niqab effective from April 11, 2011. France is the country with European's biggest Muslim population. How can they risk to take such a decision which would lead to a social tensions among Muslim community in the country?
About the Law:-
In this law, it imposes a fine of 150 Euros ($190) for violating it. You can either go for a public service duty as an alternative or pay the fine. Actually, the law was enacted in October and gave a six-month time to inform people about the penalties before it is put into effect. If a person (Husband or a Family member) forces a woman to wear a niqab or a burqa is punishable by a year in prison and a 30,000 euro fine. Forcing a minor to do the same thing is punishable by two years in prison and 60,000 euro.
The Ban is imposed only on burqa, a full-body covering that includes a mesh over the face, and the niqab, a full-face veil that leaves an opening only for the eyes. The hijab, which covers the hair and neck but not the face, and the chador, which covers the body but not the face, are not banned in this law. The main focus was to ban those customs that covers the faces. Even though, the ban was brought into effect on the security grounds. There is also a thing called Human rights, that matters. People should be allowed to practice their religion freely.
People of France backed this ban with a clear majority of more than four to one. I guess the majority came from the non-Islamic community. It's shame on these people to support the government which doesn't give respect to other people's religion. This time, it happened to Islamic Community. Next, it can be Hindu community ... Who Knows? Everybody is concerned only about their own comforts, beliefs and aspects. Please try to see it from the perspective of your fellow beings. That's what makes you a real Human Being.
In this law, it imposes a fine of 150 Euros ($190) for violating it. You can either go for a public service duty as an alternative or pay the fine. Actually, the law was enacted in October and gave a six-month time to inform people about the penalties before it is put into effect. If a person (Husband or a Family member) forces a woman to wear a niqab or a burqa is punishable by a year in prison and a 30,000 euro fine. Forcing a minor to do the same thing is punishable by two years in prison and 60,000 euro.
The Ban is imposed only on burqa, a full-body covering that includes a mesh over the face, and the niqab, a full-face veil that leaves an opening only for the eyes. The hijab, which covers the hair and neck but not the face, and the chador, which covers the body but not the face, are not banned in this law. The main focus was to ban those customs that covers the faces. Even though, the ban was brought into effect on the security grounds. There is also a thing called Human rights, that matters. People should be allowed to practice their religion freely.
People of France backed this ban with a clear majority of more than four to one. I guess the majority came from the non-Islamic community. It's shame on these people to support the government which doesn't give respect to other people's religion. This time, it happened to Islamic Community. Next, it can be Hindu community ... Who Knows? Everybody is concerned only about their own comforts, beliefs and aspects. Please try to see it from the perspective of your fellow beings. That's what makes you a real Human Being.
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