'Face covers that are threat to national security will be banned' - Ali Sabry
Justice Minister Ali Sabry has stated that a Cabinet paper was tabled regarding banning the face covers, including burqas which is a threat to national security.
He stated the above at a press conference which was held yesterday (25) at the Justice Ministry.
Speaking further the Minister stated that the Cabinet paper regarding the Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act was tabled last November. According to the proposal, the minimum age was set at 18 years of age, while the signature of the female will be made mandatory during the marriage registration
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