France niqab ban violates human rights: UN

Says France failed to make the case for its ban

GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Committee said on Tuesday that France’s ban on the Niqab was a violation of human rights.

France had failed to make the case for its ban and ordered it to review the legislation, the committee said in a statement.

“In particular, the Committee was not persuaded by France’s claim that a ban on face covering was necessary and proportionate from a security standpoint or for attaining the goal of “living together” in society,” it said.

As a Muslim, I strongly support the right to ban the veil

The committee, a panel of independent experts who oversee countries’ compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, said France had 180 days to report back to say what actions it had taken.