Pupil seeks right to Muslim dress

A 15-YEAR-OLD girl in Britain yesterday launched a bid for the legal right to wear strict Muslim dress in the classroom.

Pupil seeks right to Muslim dress

The test case, which could affect schools across the country, was brought by Shabina Begum, who has been out of the school since September 2002.

She was sent home after arriving for classes in the jilbab, a long, flowing gown covering all her body except hands and face.

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