02 October 2013

Muslim Face Veil Question 'Ducked' By UK's Top Judge (POLL)

Would a judge be happy being addressed by a barrister wearing a face veil? It’s a tough question, and one the UK’s most senior judge opted not to answer when asked. President of the UK Supreme Court Lord Neuberger was posed the query during a media conference on Wednesday at an event held to coincide with the start of the legal year.

Would a face veil affect a barrister's ability to do her job?

Yes 81.9%

No 18.1%

[The Huffington Post UK] Read more