Banning Muslim headscarves in state schools is not a violation of the freedom of religion, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Wednesday (29 June).
Two similar cases were brought to the Strasbourg court by Turkish female students complaining that a ban on their wearing a headscarf was an unjustified interference with their right to education.
In a unanimous judgment, the seven judges in Strasbourg however pointed to the Turk...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.