French government to consider whether burka supports French secularism . Last week 57 lawmakers -- led by communist legislator Andre Gerin -- signed a petition calling for a study into the feasibility of legislation to ban the burka in public places . Was set up after what Sarkozy says is not welcome in France . Debate is raging in France about Muslim women wearing the traditional dress .
French government to consider whether burka supports French secularism . Was set up after what Sarkozy says is not welcome in France . Debate is raging in France about Muslim women wearing the traditional dress .