The Danish parliament voted on Thursday to make the burning of holy scriptures in public places a criminal offense.
The bill which prohibits religious texts such as the Quran and the Bible from being treated in an “inappropriate manner” will come into effect within seven days.
The center-left coalition government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats supported the bill which passed with the backing of 94 votes to 77 against.
“I understand that this is a matter of principle for many people. It has been a difficult balancing act,” said Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard following the vote.
He accepted the government had decided to act due to national security threats made against the country after public burnings of the Quran in recent times.
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The bill which prohibits religious texts such as the Quran and the Bible from being treated in an “inappropriate manner” will come into effect within seven days.
The center-left coalition government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats supported the bill which passed with the backing of 94 votes to 77 against.
“I understand that this is a matter of principle for many people. It has been a difficult balancing act,” said Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard following the vote.
He accepted the government had decided to act due to national security threats made against the country after public burnings of the Quran in recent times.
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