French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve warned against stigmatising Muslims as a furore over the banning of burkinis grew with the emergence of pictures of police surrounding a veiled woman on a beach. “The implementation of secularism, and the option of adopting such decrees must not lead to stigmatisation or the ... Read More »

France’s highest court has overturned the recent ban on “burkinis” in the town of Villeneuve-Loubet, saying it was a clear violation of individual and fundamental liberties. There are similar bans in about 30 coastal towns in France and each one will remain in place until they are legally challenged. However, ... Read More »

France’s top administrative court has overturned a town burkini ban amid shock and anger worldwide after some Muslim women were ordered to remove body-concealing garments on French Riviera beaches. The ruling by the Council of State Friday specifically concerns a ban in the Riviera town of Villeneuve-Loubet, but the binding ... Read More »

France’s top administrative court overturned a burkini ban in a Mediterranean town, in a decision Friday that should set legal precedent regarding a swimsuit crackdown that has divided the country and provoked shock around the world. The ruling by the Council of State on Friday specifically concerns a ban on ... Read More »