The ruling party in Italy is proposing a ban on burqas that also would ban forced marriages.
The proposed Brothers of Italy party’s legislation would impose fines for wearing burqas — floor-length robes that also cover the face — in schools, universities, shops, and offices, according to the U.K.’s Telegraph.
“The spread of Islamic fundamentalism … undeniably constitutes the breeding ground for Islamist terrorism,” the draft legislation said, according to the U.K.’s Daily Mail.
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A statement from the party said the bill fights “Islamic separatism, religious radicalization and religiously motivated hatred,” according to GB News.
“The law against Islamic separatism represents a necessary step to protect Italian identity, the safety of citizens, and the freedom of women,” it said in a statement.
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