The first fines issued in France today against two Muslim women wearing full-face veils in public are a violation of their rights to freedom of expression and religion, Amnesty International said today.
A court in Meaux near Paris fined Hind Ahmas €120 and Najate Naït Ali €80 for wearing the niqab, a full face veil, in public.
The two women were originally stopped in the street by police on 5 May near the Meaux Town Hall, during a demonstration against the veil ban.
“This is a travesty of justice and a day of shame for France. These women are being punished for wearing what they want,” said John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Europe and Central Asia.
“Instead of protecting women’s rights, this ban violates their freedom of expression and religion.” Full story...
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A court in Meaux near Paris fined Hind Ahmas €120 and Najate Naït Ali €80 for wearing the niqab, a full face veil, in public.
The two women were originally stopped in the street by police on 5 May near the Meaux Town Hall, during a demonstration against the veil ban.
“This is a travesty of justice and a day of shame for France. These women are being punished for wearing what they want,” said John Dalhuisen, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Europe and Central Asia.
“Instead of protecting women’s rights, this ban violates their freedom of expression and religion.” Full story...
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