# Quebec Bans Sikh Daggers From Capitol February 10, 2011 Author: Ron Csillag Source: BeliefNet News Wire Service: RNS Lawmakers in the province of Quebec voted unanimously on Wednesday (Feb. 9) to ban the kirpan, a Sikh ceremonial dagger, from the legislature building. The opposition Parti Quebecois said it was acting to underscore Quebec's neutrality in dealing with religious groups, while the governing Liberal Party argued that the ban is needed for security reasons. See also:- [ Civil Liberties/Civil Rights ](/news-stories/civil-libertiescivil-rights) - [ Courts/Justice ](/news-stories/courtsjustice) - [ Kirpan Controversies ](/news-stories/kirpan-controversies) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Sikhism ](/religions/sikhism) - [ Civic ](/tags/civic) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)