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Denmark to propose ban on desecrating holy books

The Danish government is set to propose a law which would make it illegal to desecrate holy books, including the Quran, Bible, and Torah.

The proposal comes after a string of public Quran burnings that sparked outrage from Muslims around the world.

The ban would also protect religious symbols like crucifixes - but only applied to public places, and to broadcasting such actions to a wider audience.

Richard Milne, the Financial Times Nordic and Baltic Correspondent, explains what the ban might look like in practice.

(Photo: A protest against the burning of the Quran in Sweden and Denmark on January 29, 2023. Credit: Getty Images)

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