First woman fined in Denmark for wearing full-face veil - reports

As of 1 August, wearing a burqa or the niqab in public carries a fine of 1,000 kroner.

Women defiant as Denmark's full-face veil ban comes into effect

“When the mosque is one of the few places where we can (wear veils), then I think the law will mean that more people will go to the mosque.”

Denmark bans Islamic full-face veil in public spaces

Wearing a burqa, which covers a person’s entire face, or the niqab in public will lead to a fine of €134.

Human rights court backs Belgium's ban on wearing a full-face veil in public

The court ruled that the ban sought to guarantee social cohesion.

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Australian parliament decides NOT to make women in burqas sit in a glass enclosure

The plan was put forward due to security concerns since the rise of the Islamic State organisation.

New Canadian citizens told to remove veils at swearing in ceremonies

Most Canadians find the practice of reciting the oath behind a veil disturbing and new Canadians should take it in view of their fellow citizens, the country’s immigration minister has said.

France issues first sanctions for niqab wearing in public

It comes as one high-profile wearer of a niqab says she plans to run for president next year.

Italy takes first steps to banning face veil

The Berlusconi-backed bill follows on from the ban introduced in France and Belgium.

Syria reverses ban on Islamic face veil

The President has also closed the country’s only casino. The moves have been seen as an attempt to reach out to conservative Muslims.

France's face veil ban to take effect next month

The banning of some religious dress in European countries have drawn criticism by human rights groups – who say the laws discriminate against Muslims and impede an individual’s freedom of expression.

French vote for full veil ban