Should Britain Ban the Burqa and Niqab?

Burqua

The recent sight of the Archbishop of Canterbury presenting a Church of England award alongside a woman wearing a niqab has renewed debate about religious face coverings in Britain.

The niqab covers the face but leaves the eyes visible, while the burqa covers the entire body and face, including the eyes with a mesh screen.

Supporters argue that these garments are a matter of religious freedom and personal choice, while critics view them as oppressive and a barrier to identification and social interaction.

So I want to know whether you believe the burqa and niqab should be permitted or banned in some or all public places.

Burqua Survey

  • Main Questions
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Do you think it is ever acceptable for a woman to wear the Burqa or Niqab in public in britain?
Which statement comes closest to your view of the Burqa and Niqab?
Would you support a ban on the Burqa or Niqab in public places?
Would you support a ban on the Hijab (which covers the hair but the not the face) in schools:
An Islamic school seeking to convert from the independent to the state sector has said it wants to make the Hijab a compulsory part of its uniform policy. Should state schools be allowed to make the hijab compulsory?
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