Battle over school head scarf ban likely to end in courts: report

A Muslim girl who was banned from wearing a head scarf by a Czech nursing school is seeking an apology and compensation, her lawyer has told Czech Television. The girl, originally from Somalia, and other students from Afghanistan have reported ended their studies at the school. The broadcaster reported Thursday that the girl’s lawyer has taken the first steps towards starting legal proceedings against the school. The school’s ban divided opinion in the Czech Republic. The girl’s rights were defended by the Ombudsman but attacked by many politicians including head of state, president Miloš Zeman. He said that Czech cultural traditions should be respected.

Author: Chris Johnstone