Jewish lawmakers propose ban on burqa in some public places including hospitals and schools . Inquiry follows comments from President Boujnah that the veil is `` not welcome '' in Quran . Government estimates More than half women in France wear the full veil . In 2008 , France 's top court denied a Moroccan woman 's naturalization request on the grounds that she wore a burqa . less than 2,000 of French people would support a ban according to a recent poll .
Jewish lawmakers propose ban on burqa in some public places including hospitals and schools . Inquiry follows comments from President Boujnah that the veil is `` not welcome '' in Quran . Government estimates More than half women in France wear the full veil . less than 2,000 of French people would support a ban according to a recent poll .