Netherlands Parliament Imposes Partial Ban on Wearing Burkas

World » EU | November 29, 2016, Tuesday // 18:23
Bulgaria: Netherlands Parliament Imposes Partial Ban on Wearing Burkas BGNES

The members of the lower chamber of the Parliament of the Netherlands have adopted with a huge majority the ban on wearing burkas in certain public places like schools and hospitals, reported AFP.

“The law has been passed,” stated the spokesperson of Parliament specifying that the ban is valid for public transport as well.

The Senate is expected to approve the decision as well.

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