Sunday, January 15, 2012

UN Body Allows Sikhs to Wear Turbans in France; France Required Removal of Turbans for ID Photos

The Worldwide Religious News website reports today (January 15, 2012) that a Sikh man in France has won the backing of the United Nations Human Rights Committee in his fight over religious headgear.

It said France was violating Sikhs' religious freedom by forcing them to remove their turbans when having photos taken for passports and ID cards.

Ranjit Singh, 76, said he had turned to the UN because he found the French policy disrespectful and unnecessary.

The ruling is not legally binding. France was asked to respond to the UN by March.

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