.... February 9. Al-Hijrah school in Birmingham is still segregating boys and girls despite a Court of Appeal ruling in 2017 that found it was unlawful, according to Luke Tryl, director of corporate strategy at Ofsted, the government agency responsible for inspecting schools.
.... February 11. Brunel University in London launched a sports hijab to encourage more Muslim women to play sports. A 2017 study by Sports England found just 18% of Muslim women participate in regular sports, against 30% of the UK's female population as a whole. The Independent noted:
"Traditionally the hijab, which covers the wearer's hair and neck, is made from cotton which can quickly become hot, sodden with sweat and uncomfortable when used for sport. But Brunel's has been made from materials specifically designed to keep the wearer cool while also respecting their religious beliefs."
....February 13. Langley Academy, a primary school in Slough, terminated its contract with the Al-Miftah Institute, which provided "IslamHood" Sunday school classes from its campus. The termination took place after the madrassa gave a lesson suggesting that Muslim girls should have children rather than careers. The move was prompted by complaints that IslamHood had hosted speakers who warned about women in hijabs making social media videos and described non-Muslims as "pigs."
....February 28. Mohammed Amin, 37, of Walthamstow was found guilty of trying to impose Sharia dress codes on female medical staff at St. Andrew's Health Centre in Tower Hamlets. In one instance, Amin gave a handwritten note to a female staff member stating that the woman should be aware that she was not following the Islamic dress code. The staff member confronted Amin and he threatened her. Amin also hurled abuse at a doctor he believed was a Christian and threatened him with violence if he reported Amin to the police. Snaresbrook Crown Court sentenced Amin to 18 months of community service. [Gatestone Institute] Read more
