French-Algerian vows to pay Muslim women ‘burkini’ fines

‘A French-Algerian businessman has challenged a controversial ban on Muslim women’s full-body swimwear, known as burkini, saying he would pay the penalty for any woman who was charged for defying the law.
The wealthy human rights activist, Rachid Nekkaz, said he has decided to pay the fines of any women breaking the partial law, which came into force on July 28 and runs until August 31 at some French beaches.
“As soon as I see that France is not respecting fundamental liberties, I always get my chequebook out,” he said.’
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