Ban Single Faith Education, Says 44% of London ; and We're Split Over Right to Wear a Veil

Evening Standard - London › September 06, 2006

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NEARLY half of Londoners believe all religious schools should be banned, a survey said today.

And they were split over whether Muslim girls should be allowed to wear a veil, such as the hijab, in schools, with 44 per cent supporting a ban and 37 per cent opposing such a restriction.

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Ban Single Faith Education, Says 44% of London ; and We're Split Over Right to Wear a Veil

The poll also found that 46 per cent believe the basics of the Islamic faith should be part of the national curriculum for all children, compared with 43 per cent ...

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