Is the European Court right to uphold France's ban on veils?
Support truly
independent journalism
Our mission is to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that holds power to account and exposes the truth.
Whether $5 or $50, every contribution counts.
Support us to deliver journalism without an agenda.
Louise Thomas
Editor
Today the European Court of Human Rights upheld France's ban on the full-face veil. The decision was made after a 24-year-old woman brought a case against the law to the court, claiming that it breached her right to freedom of religion and expression.
Ruling in favour of the French, the court's decision paves the way for other EU member states to introduce similar bans on niqabs and burkas.
Was it right for the ban to be upheld? Or is it a case of not-so-thinly veiled Islamaphobia? Let us know by taking our poll:
@maxbenwellreal
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments