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The ban doesnt actually have a problem with whats being worn...but the forces behind why its being worn. Its also a radical interpretation of Islam, and though it may not address the root of the problem unless we intend to chuck every Muslim into a rehab centre, its more than enough to get your discerning Bhurka wearer out of the country, unless you intend to welcome such types rather then have them out. The same ban was implemented in the 20's during the rise of the Secular Republic of Turkey under Ataturk after the collapse of the Ottoman empire, well before the Western Euros thought of doing it, and it has contributed greatly to Turkeys efforts of seperating and moderating religion in society. It doesnt violate any UN human rights laws and nothing states on paper that it is unacceptable to ban such a thing.
The State banning it does nothing but infringe upon expression of religion. If the religious sect bans it, it's a bit different as that's representative of a fundamental shift in the ideals of that sect. You don't addres the problem, and the problem isn't addressed by chucking every Muslim into PC re-education camp. The problem is theocracy.