Should you be able to wear religious clothing in public places?

Religious Veil in Court - should it be allowed or not?

Muslim woman must remove veil to give trial evidence - judges ruling

Task: Read the following stories, as well as the newspaper articles on tables, from different sources about the woman fighting for the right to wear her veil in court.

The Day
The Express
New Statesman

Question: Is there any accessory or item of clothing that should be banned in public places?

Task: Research UKs most prominent religions and identify traditional dress. When is it worn? Who is it worn by? And what is its cultural and theological significance? Blog It!

Religious Affiliation, England  Wales, 2011
Source: Census - Office for National Statistics

Minority religious groups, England & Wales, 2011
Source: Census - Office for National Statistics

Task: Blog post your opinion on today's question - explain your opinion using information you have read or found today.

More resources:

Niqab veil is the 'woman's choice' - Today Programme debate

Head teachers against face veils in school

Veil debate: Boris Johnson gives his views

Lib Dem views: Banning the full-face veil

Burkas not acceptable in schools or courts, says Tory MP

BBC News links