Several Western countries including France, Spain and Canada have proposed laws which would ban Muslim women from wearing a Niqab in public spaces. A niqab is a cloth that covers the face and is worn by some Muslim women in public areas. In January 2016 David Cameron proposed banning Muslim women from wearing veils in schools, courts and other British institutions. Proponents argue that the ban infringes on individual rights and prevents people from expressing their religious beliefs. Opponents argue that face-coverings prevent the clear identification of a person, which is both a security risk, and a social hindrance within a society which relies on facial recognition and expression in communication.
It should be discouraged but not banned
@8WGX3LL3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be verified in some way, whether that be a fingerprint or otherwise
@9LNX8Q34 days4D
Yes, but I prefer that faces can be seen, especially around young children, to enable them to read expressions, same in a court
@9LNT6T54 days4D
No, if you want to wear religious clothing at non-government event you can, but state secularism should be strictly enforced for all religions by banning religious attire for government events
@96QW6Q72yrs2Y
Yes as long as its their choice and not anyone else's
As long is it is their choice and not anyone else's eg. husband
@966NDGWConservative2yrs2Y
Women should be able to wear a face veil, however all attendee's may need to provide proof of identity, such as a Driving Licence or a Passport. Any document that contains on its body a photo of the holder, verifiable names and an address may be used as proof as identification. Note that an address may only contain the country of residence in order to meet such requirements.
We should stop the rise of islam in the UK.
@95WGRRH2yrs2Y
Only at ceremonies ban them in public
No as it is antithetical to British culture
@95SQ7ZS2yrs2Y
Ideally No, but I don't think a ban is nessercay
No, but I have no issues with the Hijab.
@955SD9G2yrs2Y
No, unless all other face coverings are permitted. No special treatment
@9557H6K2yrs2Y
Religion shouldn’t be a protected characteristic
@94FCJKL2yrs2Y
Only if they chose to, not if they are coerced
@94CPJJY2yrs2Y
yes, but only if it is of their own choice, and not influenced by that of a man.
@93XGM962yrs2Y
No, but it don't think should be illegal
@93RLLFF2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is of their own choice, and not influenced by that of a man
@93KBFB92yrs2Y
Yes, But I disagree with the niqab.
It should be down to both choice and the respect of cultural traditions
@92W8G522yrs2Y
Yes, if it is within their culture to do so.
@92R98Q42yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it is entirely their choice and they have not been forced to or required to by men
@92R8FH32yrs2Y
Yes, but encourage women to make their own decisions.
@92Q5X3K2yrs2Y
Yes if it is that woman's choice.
@92CBY5B2yrs2Y
Yes, so long as any requirements or requests by staff to show one's face are adhered to
@929JL9J2yrs2Y
No, this should be banned completely as it degrades women and is a violation of their freedoms based on superstition
@926VWLV2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it’s their choice
@924YX9Y2yrs2Y
Live by our laws or live somewhere else
@9243JNN2yrs2Y
Yes, but their identity must be verified by whoever is available, regardless of gender
@923M4RT2yrs2Y
No and they should be banned outright.
@8Z5C3QY2yrs2Y
Yes, but their identity should be assessed by someone allowed to view their face within their cultural practices. Whether that is their husband or another woman, depending on exact religious views.
@8YZ9HLR2yrs2Y
Yes, but not in schools
@8YYFJT92yrs2Y
Yes as long as the women is not being forced to wear one
@8YL937W2yrs2Y
The niqab, hijab and all other things that demean women should be banned, and all mosques closed, then deport all Muslims to where they belong in Bongo-Bongo land
@8YGYR3G2yrs2Y
yes, we should respect all cultural traditions, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member
@8YGNP5FConservative2yrs2Y
they must be identified first
@8Y8QMNJ2yrs2Y
Yes, if they can prove that they are wearing it out of there own free will
@8XZP67X2yrs2Y
Women should have autonomy but we shouldn't ignore how face coverings are used at times to oppress women.
@8XXDDR22yrs2Y
The niqab, hijab, and all other religious symbols should be Banned. Apart from the Crucifix of Our Lord and Saviour
@8XX636N2yrs2Y
Yes but only to ceremonies
No and regardless of gender, they've been wore for keeping their identity intact whilst committing terrorists acts.
yes, when needed identity should be confirmed in private with the gender the person is most comfortable with
@8WJ9MY6Conservative3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by the individuals choice of a male or female staff member
@8WDPHZ53yrs3Y
Don’t know what this is
@8W3JFLG3yrs3Y
All cultural traditions should be respected. However if it is a security concern then a safe female staff member should check in a private space
@8W2NTRK3yrs3Y
Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member, if also required of non-veiled participants.
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