In 2010, teachers were told that Muslims would not be permitted to wear the niqab, the garment covering the entire body except for slits across the eyes. The guidance, circulated in Ireland by bishops among more than 450 schools, said that although staff should respect the religious rights of non-Catholics, it was "unsatisfactory for a teacher not to be able to see and engage properly with a pupil whose face was covered". Opponents of the ban argue that it religious expression is a basic human right and muslims should be able to wear the Niqab in every school. Proponents of the ban argue that the Niqab is a religious symbol that should not be worn at Catholic Schools.
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@9NQ92L5Independent1yr1Y
It is disrespectful to Catholicism to be wearing clothing that show belief in another God. If it was the other way around, it would be outrage.
@9MLSNR6Independent1yr1Y
It would depend on the practices of the particular school. If the student has signed up for the school knowing their policies, then I believe the school is within their right to implement their policies.
@9LGSPNMIndependent1yr1Y
Yes. but in secular schools. Institutions should intervene if there is evidence that girls are forced or threatened into wearing niqab or burka.
@93X57HQIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes if it is a public school, however, for private schools it depends on their uniform rule.
@98W5QFHIndependent3yrs3Y
They should be allowed to wear a niqab.
@96ZGXPLIndependent3yrs3Y
No, as it is a Catholic school. But they could attend a non religious specific school alternatively
@8TDGN75Independent4yrs4Y
As long as face is fully visible
@9BBWHKXIndependent2yrs2Y
I'm an agnostic-atheist, I have no stance on this issue.
@9B3RBRNIndependent3yrs3Y
The school should have the power to ban it/allow it
@8YYYXXKIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes. Remove the Catholic Church and Church of Ireland from schools too.
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