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Burkas should not be banned in the UK
This position holds that burkas should not be banned in the UK. It argues that a ban would infringe personal liberty, hinder rather than help integration, foster an anti-Muslim climate, and prove discriminatory and impractical to enforce — an excessive response to its object.
Supporting arguments · 6
- Burka bans are a hinderance to integrationBanning the burka would create a barrier to cultural integration.
- A burka ban is excessive relative to its objectThe burka is worn by less than 1% of Muslim women. A blanket ban is not a proportional response in relation to the object.
- Banning the burka would prevent cultural dialogueAdopting a legislative approach to increasing gender equality through banning the burka will stymie constructive dialogue.
- Banning the burka would be discriminatoryArticle 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights prohibits discriminatory laws on religious grounds.
- We should not create an anti-Muslim environment by banning burkasBurka bans have a direct correlation with anti-Muslim violence.
- Personal liberty should be prioritised over banning burkasA burka ban would infringe Muslim women's rights to religious freedom and civil liberties.