Denmark to ban Koran burnings

Denmark to ban Koran burnings

COPENHAGEN: Denmark on Friday said it plans to ban Koran burnings after a string of desecrations of Islam holy book in the Scandinavian nation sparked anger in Muslim countries.
The government will present a bill that will "prohibit the inappropriate treatment of objects of significant religious importance to a religious community," Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard told reporters.
He said the legislation was aimed especially at burnings and desecrations in public places.