Turbans banned from schools under new French law

Sikh schoolboys must exchange their turbans for a hair net when a new law banning religious clothing in France’s public schools takes effect in September.

Turbans banned from schools under new French law
Tue, 18 May, 2004 - 08:29

Sikh schoolboys must exchange their turbans for a hair net when a new law banning religious clothing in France’s public schools takes effect in September.

The Sikh community was shocked yesterday when education minister Francois Fillon made the announcement.

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