Teachers backed over Muslim wear
Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer will tell headteachers common sense decisions stopping Muslim pupils wearing Islamic dress would not breach human rights.
He is expected to tell the National Association of Headteachers' annual conference that teachers who act properly should not fear legal action.
He will back the decision of a Luton school to stop a Muslim girl wearing the jilbab, a long gown.
Lord Falconer will tell the conference in Bournemouth human rights are based on freedom, equality, tolerance and respect which are truly British values. They are not at odds with common sense decisions, he will say.
The Lord Chancellor will argue those who act properly in response to issues such as those raised in Luton should not fear a legal challenge under the Human Rights Act.
Let us hope that he also supports Judges when they direct that veils be removed in court.
Posted on 05/06/2007 3:00 AM by Esmerelda Weatherwax
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