Belgium's Headscarf Ban: Neutrality as the new Droit Divin
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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has upheld Belgium's ban on wearing headscarves in schools, a ruling that has reignited debates over religious freedom and secularism in Europe. The court found that the ban, intended to ensure ‘neutrality’ in public education, does not violate the European Convention on Human Rights.
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