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Toronto-area Muslim women to appeal veil-in-court decision

Euro-Islam15 years ago15 years ago02 mins

A Toronto-area Muslim woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by two men – and wants to give evidence in court wearing a niqab – is appealing an Ontario Superior Court ruling that initially appeared to be in her favour, but did not fully grant her the right to testify with her face covered. The…

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Court hearings consider whether Muslims may testify in Canada wearing veil

researcher15 years ago15 years ago02 mins

An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled there is no blanket right of a Muslim woman to wear a veil while testifying in court. Justice Frank Marrocco did not issue a broad finding under the Charter of Rights, however, and instead suggested this should be decided by judges on an individual basis in court proceedings….

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