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2 Aug 2011

Belgian Christians have mixed reactions to ban on face veils

Christian organisations in Belgium have had mixed reactions to a criminal code amendment making the country Europe's second to ban the Islamic veil.
13 Dec 2010

Belgian football club declines Catholic shirt sponsorship deal

A football club in Belgium's top division has declined the offer of a sponsorship deal from a leading Catholic newspaper, for fear of "attracting ridicule".
4 May 2010

Amnesty condemns Belgian vote to ban full-face veils

Amnesty International has condemned an overwhelming vote by the lower house of the Belgian parliament last week in favour of a ban on wearing of full-face veils in public.
25 Apr 2010

Amnesty urges Belgium not to ban Muslim face veil

Amnesty International has urged the Belgian Parliament not to pass a draft law which would prohibit the wearing of the full face veil anywhere in public.