Under Italian anti-terrorist legislation, introduced during the 1970s to fight political activists, it is illegal to be seen in a public place with your face covered.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...ing-burqa.html

First, as quoted, it is a law from the 70's so they could fight terrorists. But my problem is this...

'If the law says she can't wear one then she will have to stay inside night and day. There is nothing I can do.'
That's right, because Italy says women are equal with men, he will keep her enslaved in his home for the rest of her life.