More than half of Swedes support ban on Quran burning, new poll says

Swedish people favoring a ban to be introduced for burning the Quran and other holy books have increased to 53%, two points higher than the previous poll, reported 5 Pillars.

According to the News Agency, the survey was conducted with 1,291 randomly selected Swedish nationals between August 15-27.

The poll comes as the government and the main opposition are preparing to change the law on provocations against the Quran by reviewing the Public Order Law to prevent increasing attacks on the Muslims’ Holy Book in the country.

The proposal is expected to be presented to the 179-seat parliament in September and voted on in October following parliamentary consultations.