Sweden Sweden's teachers free to ban Islamic veils

11 Jan 2012 | integration migration

‘The Local’ reports teachers will have the power to decide whether or not to require students remove their headscarves, according to updated guidelines issued by the Swedish National Agency for Education. The ban covers clothing that could hinder interaction between students and teachers or which could pose a specific risk, such as in a laboratory. However, a general ban on headscarves isn’t possible. Education minister Jan Björklund welcomed the education agency’s clarification. There has been uncertainty regarding the wearing of Islamic veils in Swedish schools ever since the ombudsman’s 2010 ruling, he added.

Source : The Local