Holland has voted to ban full face burqas in some public places in a landslide vote.

Dutch MPs approved the ban on the Islamic clothing in venues such as schools, hospitals, and public transport.

The motion was approved by a majority of 132 out of the 150-seat house including Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s ruling Liberal-Labour coalition.

The legislation must now go before the Senate for approval before becoming law. It follows similar bans imposed in France and Belgium.

The Dutch cabinet had approved the plan in mid-2015. But it decided not to go as afar as banning wearing burqas on the street.

The Dutch government said it decided to back the legislation due to a ‘necessity to be able to interact face-to-face, for instance in places where public services are performed and safety must be guaranteed.’

‘The government sees no need to impose the ban on all public spaces,’ it added.

Wearing safety equipment like helmets or full-face protection while working, playing sport or ‘during a festive or cultural event’ is excluded from the ban.

Those flouting the ban would face a fine of up to 410 euros (around $430).

Public newscaster NOS said only between 100 to 500 women in The Netherlands wear the burqa, most of them occasionally.

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