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.
75% Yes |
25% No |
54% Yes |
25% No |
15% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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6% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
See how support for each position on “Niqāb” has changed over time for 150k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@93BSRSG2yrs2Y
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
@9MKZT5M4 days4D
No, islamic face coverings such as this are worn to oppressive the freedom of women which is an offense on British cultural ideals.
@9MCPFV62wks2W
Yes, as long as Islam doesn't complain about the traditions of other cultures, and thus attempt to violate the rights of other cultures by doing so.
@93KBFB92yrs2Y
Yes, But I disagree with the niqab.
@93CXHXX2yrs2Y
It should be down to both choice and the respect of cultural traditions
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