Hind Ahmas, 32, leaves court on September 22, 2011 in Meaux, France after being convicted as the first woman wearing a niqab following France's nationwide ban. Ahmas was fined 120 Euros – and Najate Nait Ali, 80 Euros – after breaking the newly implemented law. Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Austria, the Netherlands and Switzerland either have or are considering the banning of full-face veils. France was the first European country to do so. By Franck Prevel/Getty Images.
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