.... The apparent contradictions in Mr Cameron’s remarks show how difficult the issue can be. He said that he supports the right of Muslim schools to permit the veil if that reflects their values, yet states that “it’s very difficult to teach unless you can look your pupils in the eye”.
He would be happy to consider “guidelines”, particularly in the case of courts. But what would such guidelines say and would they be backed up by law?
As The Daily Telegraph has argued recently, if the niqab prevents a public official from doing their job then we need a rational debate about the problem and clear leadership on what to do about it. [telegraph.co.uk] Read more
