The parliamentary vote is the latest step in France 's efforts to ban the burqa , niqab and other Muslim garments that cover a woman 's face . France : Amnesty International condemns the vote , saying the ban violates religious freedom . Ban passes the lower house of the French parliament by a huge majority . French voters overwhelmingly favor a ban , the Pew Global Attitudes survey found this spring . The bill still needs Senate approval to become law .
France : Amnesty International condemns the vote , saying the ban violates religious freedom . Ban passes the lower house of the French parliament by a huge majority . French voters overwhelmingly favor a ban , the Pew Global Attitudes survey found this spring . The bill still needs Senate approval to become law .