Denmark is considering imposing restrictions to prevent the burning of holy books
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The Danish government announced on Sunday that it will study legal ways to curb protests that in some circumstances include burning copies of holy books, citing security concerns after violent responses to movements in Denmark and Sweden that included an insult to the Holy Quran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the government wants to study the possibility of intervening in cases that “include insulting other countries, cultures and religions, and may have noticeable negative repercussions on Denmark, especially on the security level,” noting that similar demonstrations are exploited by extremists and cause division.
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said in a statement that any action taken "must of course take place within the framework of freedom of expression which is constitutionally protected in Denmark, and in a way that does not alter the fact that it is very extensive."
Denmark and Sweden witnessed the burning of the copies of the Quran, which angered Muslims all over the world.
Both countries said they deplored the burning of the Quran but could not prevent it under rules protecting freedom of expression.
