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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