March 30, 2010
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Wire Service: AP
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/new/6935998.html
France's highest administrative body has concluded that a total ban on Islamic face-covering veils in public risks being found illegal and advises against it.
The Council of State also says in a report on the veil that even a limited ban would be difficult to enforce.
The council said Tuesday that a total ban risks violating the French Constitution as well as the European human rights convention.