French law would bar women from covering faces with Islamic veils . The parliamentary debate starting Tuesday is the latest step in France 's efforts to ban the burqa , niqab and other Muslim garments that cover a woman 's face . Lower house of parliament expected to vote next week ; Senate approval also required to become law . Comment: Ban could violate human rights law , Council of State and Amnesty International warn .
French law would bar women from covering faces with Islamic veils . Lower house of parliament expected to vote next week ; Senate approval also required to become law . Comment: Ban could violate human rights law , Council of State and Amnesty International warn .