Oslo - Norwegian judges and other court officials are to be allowed to wear religious dress including the Muslim headscarf or hijab during court sessions, the board of the National Courts Administration said Monday.
However, if a party in a case has objections to the use of such attire - which also includes the Sami national costume - the person wearing such clothing could be recused - in other words excused from the case - the board said.
The National Courts Administration had initially proposed that all religious attire be banned in court rooms but revised its proposal after hearing opinions from various agencies. [The Earth Times] Read more [via Islamophobia Watch]
