Court supports France's ban on Burqas

The European Court of Human Rights has upheld France's controversial ban on Burqas.

Court supports France's ban on Burqas

The European Court of Human Rights has upheld France's controversial ban on Burqas.

Opponents of the law said the ban on the full-face veil worn by many devout Muslim women is "degrading", and imposes Catholic values on religious minorities.

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