Although French laïcité appeals to me less than the slightly more flexible British approach, I am not implacably opposed to those who take a tougher line on such matters.
However this latest example of French intolerance towards religion in the public square seems petty and spiteful. Two women have been denied entry to a French beach in Wissous because they were wearing the hijab, causing great disappointment to their children. [Harry’s Place] Read more
