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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Thomas Kerr wants Scotland to follow Denmark. But did its burqa ban work?

EXPERTS in Denmark have challenged Thomas Kerr's use of the country's burqa ban to justify similar restrictions in Scotland, warning of its damaging consequences for Muslim women.

The Reform UK MSP faced widespread criticism after lodging a motion at Holyrood calling for further restrictions on full-face coverings, including the burqa and niqab.

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