Originally posted by sh76
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/26/europe/france-burkini-ban-court-ruling/
Congratulations to the French court system for, at least this once, protecting the rights of its citizens.
ummm I find it not a little intimidating to counsel a lawyer on facets of law but the ban has not been overturned, its merely been put on hold until the courts decide the legality of it.
The ruling from the state council suspends a single decree against full-body swimsuits issued by the mayor in the southern resort of Villeneuve-Loubet, near Nice. But it is likely to set a precedent for other towns that have banned the swimwear on their beaches.
The state council ruled that the mayor did not have the right to issue a burkini ban – stating that local authorities could only restrict individual liberties if there was a “proven risk” to public order. It believed that proven risk had not been demonstrated.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/26/frances-highest-court-suspends-burkini-ban-in-test-case
That will be 1200 pounds Sterling, legal fees please! 😛