Ban on full veil 'necessary', says French Justice

The debate over the wearing of the full veil by Islamic women in France is raging on with a French Justice saying a ban is necessary for coexistence between faiths and secular society.

Ban on full veil 'necessary', says French Justice

The debate over the wearing of the full veil by Islamic women in France is raging on with a French Justice saying a ban is necessary for coexistence between faiths and secular society.

Michele Alliot-Marie said France valued religious freedom, but said it is important to remember that the Koran does not demand that woman wear the full veil.

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