The lower chamber of the european country approved this Tuesday the controversial law.
Mexico.- The House of representatives of the Netherlands approved on Tuesday a controversial draft law that prohibits wearing the islamic veil in some places, such as schools, hospitals and public transport.
The president of the lower house of moroccan origin, Khadija Arib, announced that "the law has been voted" by 132 of the 150 members.
Presented last may by the Executive, the law provides for a fine of up to 405 euros who wear clothing that conceals the face in "educational facilities, healthcare and government, and in public transportation"; however, the measure will not apply in the street.
The idea behind the reform is to protect the population in "specific situations where it is essential that people can be" and, in accordance with the prime minister Mark Rutte does not have any "religious root".
In the past, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) gave its nod to this kind of law, to consider are not fought with religious freedom. Other countries such as Belgium, Bulgaria and France, have also adopted similar laws.
information AFP
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