Law and the Wearing of Religious Symbols: European Bans on the Wearing of Religious Symbols in Education

Book Details

• Author: Erica Howard

• Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 240

• Release Date: 16-10-2013

• EAN: 9780415859653

• Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.0 x 0.8 inches

• Languages: English

Details:
Law and the Wearing of Religious Symbols provides a comprehensive analysis of the contentious issue of wearing religious symbols in educational settings, a subject of growing debate across Europe. The book reviews emerging case law from the European Court of Human Rights, as well as national courts and equality bodies in European countries, specifically regarding the wearing of religious symbols in schools. Howard argues that bans on religious symbols in educational institutions violate an individual's human rights and contradict anti-discrimination laws. The text delves into significant developments, such as the French ban on Islamic headscarves, and examines the legal arguments both for and against such bans. Additionally, the book discusses potential legal challenges to these bans and offers solutions on how educational institutions can fairly accommodate religious symbols. It also suggests further provisions that could improve the current situation.

This book will be valuable to students and academics in law, human rights, political science, sociology, and education, and will also be of interest to policymakers and educators.