News & Islam News London Muslim Centre Hosts Channel 4 News Debate on 'Niqab' Last night the London Muslim Centre, part of the East London Mosque hosted a unique Channel 4 News debate on the wearing of the niqab, or full Islamic face veil. The niqab is worn by a small minority of Muslim women but has recently generated much discussion in both the UK and other European countries. Niqab wearers Shalina Litt, Sahar Al-Faifi and Fatima Barkatulla were joined on a studio panel by the right-wing commentator Douglas Murray, by writer and broadcaster Yasmin Alibhi-Brown, and Khola Hasan a lecturer and advisor on Islamic issues.The live broadcast was presented by Jackie Long, social affairs editor for Channel 4 News. The debate was attended by Muslim women from London who took part in the discussions. The programme revealed controversial survey findings by ComRes, including: 56% of respondents said they opposed the wearing of the full face-veil55% said they would support a national ban, similar to legislation that was passed in France in 201081% say they support a ban on wearing the niqab in certain public places, such as schools, courts or hospitals. Programme video: http://www.channel4.com/news/debate-should-british-women-wear-the-niqab-video Channel 4 News niqab coverage: http://www.channel4.com/news/britains-niqab Channel 4 News niqab factcheck: http://blogs.channel4.com/factcheck/britains-niqab-unveiling-facts-factcheck/16232 [ends] Manage Cookie Preferences