Unveiling controversy

Posted on 6 Nov 2013 by The Manufacturer

Can and should manufacturers consider banning the wearing of veils in the workplace? Andrew Forrest, an associate in the employment team at law firm Weightmans LLP, explains the relevance of the debate and the considerations employers need to take into account.

Andrew Forest, Weightmans LLP
This weekend, former Justice Secretary Ken Clarke came out against a September ruling which confirmed that women giving evidence in court should be allowed to wear veils. Mr Calrke forthrightly declared that this decision undermines the integrity of the trial process by obscuring facial expressions and body…

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