Muslim veil debate
The Muslim Council of Britain has today expressed its concern over current debates about the wearing of the Niqab. It follows Birmingham Metropolitan College's decision to reverse a ban on the wearing of this full-face veil.
- Alison Mackenzie
Muslim veil debate goes national at Liberal Democrat Party Conference - full report
When if ever should muslim women and girls be asked to remove the veil? A government minister is calling for a ban in schools and public places to be "considered."
Jeremy Browne was speaking following a recent decision by a Birmingham college to lift its ban on the veil after accusations the move was discriminatory. He says it's time for a national debate.
Our political correspondent Alison Mackenzie reports from the Liberal Democrat annual conference in Glasgow.
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