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Denmark has banned the burka and finally taking a stand against the extremists while also joining other European countries. This was desperately needed and burkas shouldn't be worn in public, they are a complete violation of human rights and used by men to control women. Every country needs to ban the burka.
Punishment definitely needs to be harsher but this is a good start.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/31/denmark-passes-law-banning-burqa-and-niqab
Those violating the law risk a fine of 1,000 kroner (£118). Repeat offenders could be fined up to 10,000 kroner or jailed for up to six months.
Punishment definitely needs to be harsher but this is a good start.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/may/31/denmark-passes-law-banning-burqa-and-niqab