French women could be banned from wearing the full Islamic veil in public under legislation to be proposed by Nicolas Sarkozy's ruling party next month.
Jean-Francois Copé, parliamentary leader of the rightwing majority UMP, said a law banning face-covering in public places would be submitted to parliament early next year.
Citing concerns over women's freedom and "public order", he said a total ban was justified by growing fears over equality in France, home to Europe's largest Muslim population. More...
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