Niqab Ban
Over the channel, a storm is brewing which is likely to come to a head in April. The French parliament will vote on a proposal to ban the face covering known as the niqab or burqa.
Last updated: 15 March 2010
The programme features the voice of Aminah Delgado who converted to Islam at the age of 22, and has worn the face veil for 9 years.
Jacques Myard from Sarkozy's party explains why he thinks there's a need for a full ban, and Shaista Gohir from the Muslim Women's Network defend the right to cover but call for a more open debate.
The programme first broadcast on 15 March on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Wales.
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