MPs in the Netherlands have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ban on wearing face-covering Islamic veils in some public places, including schools, hospitals, government buildings and on public transport.
The rule – which will outlaw all face coverings including ski-masks and helmets – was approved by 132 members of the 150-seat house.
It will now go before the Senate, where it must be approved before becoming law.
Few women in the Netherlands wear Islamic veils – such as the niqab and burqa – but the issue has been hotly debated for years. [The Independent] Read more
