Should the Burqa be banned in Australia

[nero_bolt]

Should the Burqa and Niqab be banned in Australia?

[cherry*135]

and wear a head scarf ?? Where did that come from?

Some countries require tourists/visitors to cover their shoulders (no sleeveless tops) when entering places of worship.

[azureline**]

That looks like a request, can't see any laws attached to it?

[raptor_rebooted]

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@am*3 wrote:

"pfft, what is your reason for posting this picture as it has no relation to a burgua or other face covering garments."

Nun's habit, burqa.... Honestly you can't see any connection there??

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isn't the OP talking about face covering?

which part of the nun's habit covers the face?

[raptor_rebooted]

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@azureline** wrote:

That looks like a request, can't see any laws attached to it?

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Qatar has launched a social media campaign urging tourists to dress “modestly” in public and respect the Islamic country’s values.

Along with a twitter and Instagram account, “reflect your respect” leaflets are being handed out with diagrams of what is and is not acceptable.

Short dresses, sleeveless clothing and crop tops are banned for women, while men are also told not to wear shorts and vest tops revealing their chest.

A leaflet handed out as part of the campaign reads: “If you are in Qatar, you are one of us. Help us preserve Qatar’s culture and values, please dress modestly in public places.”

It urges people to cover up from their shoulders to knees and avoid leggings.

Qatar’s Islamic Culture Centre has launched previous initiatives to educate foreigners on dress codes.

“The amount of immodest clothing is growing in public places, especially shopping malls. Such foreigner behaviour conflicts with our traditions,” Nasser Al Maliki, the centre’s public relations chief told Gulf News.

“We do not want our kids to be exposed to it or learn from it, and that’s why we will start this campaign.”

from the independent

[cherry*135]

Qatar launches campaign for 'modest' dress code for tourists

May 2014

“The amount of immodest clothing is growing in public places, especially shopping malls. Such foreigner behaviour conflicts with our traditions,” Nasser Al Maliki, the centre’s public relations chief told Gulf News.

“We do not want our kids to be exposed to it or learn from it, and that’s why we will start this campaign.”

Qatar, which will host the World Cup in 2022, has a population of just over 2 million people and uses Sharia law as the main source of its legislation.

It is home to about 17,500 British nationals and 40,000 more visit every year, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

Article 57 of its constitution stipulates that it is a “duty of all” who reside in or enter the country to “abide by public order and morality, observe national traditions and established customs”.

Wearing clothes considered indecent is illegal and uttering “indecent phrases” or doing anything thought obscene in public is punishable with a fine and up to six months in prison.

The campaign reflects the FCO’s advice for visitors to respect local customs and laws at all times and ensure their actions do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs.

Official travel advice states that people should “dress modestly” in public and repeats guidance about covering shoulders and knees.

The “reflect your respect” campaign has drawn a mixed response on Twitter.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/qatar-launches-campaign-for-modest-dress-code-fo...

[cherry*135]

From the link

* leggings are not pants.

No head coverings required for tourists/ visitors???

[kilroy_is_here]

Every country has the right to set it's own dress codes based on its populations feed back , so if a Muslim country requires visitors cover. Up they should , it wasn't that long ago Australia had a neck to knee swim suit policy, so if the majority of Australians want the burqa or ha jib band I don't have a problem with it , we already have laws regarding how we dress , even if the are very lax

[polksaladallie]

What a great shame that they have to urge Western visitors to behave in a respectful way when they are in the host country. 

In the past, USA tourists have been the worst offenders.  (Don't know the situation now).   Then they wonder why these countries become angry with them. 

[raptor_rebooted]

another example for bushies.girl:

UAE laws you must know to stay out of trouble

Another way the UAE decency law may affect the unsuspecting resident is by the guidelines it puts on clothing. Summer heat may tempt you to pull out the most exotic outfit you have to parade and mingle in the place where it’s all about the looks. Wrong again.

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emirates/uae-laws-you-must-know-to-stay-out-of-trouble-2012-02-28-1....

[raptor_rebooted]

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@kilroy_is_here wrote:
Every country has the right to set it's own dress codes based on its populations feed back , so if a Muslim country requires visitors cover. Up they should , it wasn't that long ago Australia had a neck to knee swim suit policy, so if the majority of Australians want theburqa or ha jib band I don't have a problem with it , we already have laws regarding how we dress , even if the are very lax

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absolutely agree.

some people seem to think that decency

laws do not apply to visitors.  of course they do.

personally i dont think wearing  shorts

is indecent but would absolutely respect the law.