The mayor of Cannes in southern France has banned full-body swimsuits known as "burkinis" from the beach, citing public order concerns.
David Lisnard said they are a "symbol of Islamic extremism" and might spark scuffles, as France is the target of Islamist attacks.
Anyone caught flouting the new rule could face a fine of €38 (£33).
They will first be asked to change into another swimming costume or leave the beach.
"Access to beaches and for swimming is banned to any person wearing improper clothes that are not respectful of good morals and secularism.
"Beachwear which ostentatiously displays religious affiliation, when France and places of worship are currently the target of terrorist attacks, is liable to create risks of disrupting public order."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-37056742
=========================
From my understanding and a quick Google search, the burkini does NOT cover the face therefor I think this is doing too much especially since they basically look like wet-suits anyway. If it did cover the face then I'd be for the ban.
Xenophobia