# French Burqa Ban Clears Last Legal Obstacle October 07, 2010 Author: Staff Writer Source: CNN France's law banning the burqa and other Islamic face coverings in public places is legal, top constitutional authorities in France ruled Thursday, clearing the final hurdle before the ban goes into effect. The ban passed both houses of the French legislature by overwhelming margins earlier this year, and is scheduled to come into effect in the spring. See also:- [ Advocacy/Government ](/news-stories/advocacygovernment) - [ Niquab or Burqa Controversies ](/news-stories/niquab-or-burqa-controversies) - [ Islam in Europe ](/news-stories/islam-europe) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ International ](/tags/international) - [ Women ](/tags/women) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)