Muslim women who wear a full veil say there are no-go areas in Leicester which they feel frightened to visit – even in a car.
They claim they are subjected to abuse every day and that it is getting increasingly difficult to avoid such incidents in the city centre.
The revelations are contained in a new book by two criminology lecturers at the University of Leicester.
[A COMMENT] "The veil stands for social division, not piety" ... and goes on to say "British Muslim women put a black curtain between themselves and society, but never ask why it provokes hostility"
[ANOTHER] Playing the victim card again I see. I've seen women spat at in highfields for showing too much skin. Why is this never reported?
[ANOTHER] I think the full veil should be banned. In this country. As it is in France. I feel intimidated in my own country by women that wear them.
[ANOTHER] If you turn Dr Zempi's research round the other way, people who don't wear the niqab are seen as more approachable and socially inclusive than people who do - something to think about. [Leicester Mercury] Read more
