30 March 2010

French PM advised against total Islamic veil ban

The wearing of full veils has been the subject of a fierce debate in France. France's top administrative body has advised the government that any total ban on face-covering Islamic veils could be unconstitutional.

The State Council also said a ban could be justified in some public places. Prime Minster Francois Fillon had asked the council for a legal opinion before drawing up a law on the subject. [BBC] Read more