Denmark adopts law banning Quran burning

Denmark’s parliament adopted a law criminalising Quran burnings, prohibiting inappropriate treatment of writings with religious significance. The law, passed with 94 votes in favour, also forbids tearing or defiling holy texts publicly or in disseminated videos. Offenders may face a fine or up to two years in prison. The legislation was prompted by widespread criticism and protests in Muslim nations. The initial proposal faced concerns over freedom of expression but underwent revisions to address these issues.