Religious attire still causing controversy in Europe

staff writers — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:03:20 +0000

The Dutch and Italian governments have come out against the wearing of some religious clothing in public.

Bishop reignites public row over the veil

staff writers — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:06:59 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, has chosen Christmastide to reignite the row about religious dress in a plural society - by saying that legislation should be introduced giving some officials the power to remove the veil worn by Muslim women.

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Religious attire still causing controversy in Europe

Bishop reignites public row over the veil