Publication of My Photograph Without My Consent
Sofia discovers with shock that her image appears on the front page of a press review. The said photograph is accompanied by the following title: The New Face of Radicalization. What does the law say? The right to one’s image stems from the right to respect for one’s private life (Art. 8 of the European […]
Public Schools and Wearing Religious Symbols
Nadia, a second-year student in a public high school, wears a headscarf. She complies with the provisions of the law of March 15, 2004. However, for the past few days, the school principal has been asking her to remove her headscarf as soon as she reaches the sidewalk opposite her school. She is therefore questioning […]
When Am I a Victim?
The concept of victim is not clearly defined in French legal texts. In the definition given by the United Nations General Assembly (resolution 40/34 of December 11, 1985), victims are: “Persons who, individually or collectively, have suffered harm, including physical or mental injury, emotional suffering, material loss or substantial impairment of their fundamental rights, through […]
Wearing a Headscarf at Work
Mrs. S. wishes to work with her headscarf in a private company, but the employer informs her that she will not be allowed to wear it during working hours. Is this legal? What does the law say? The employee, like any citizen, enjoys religious freedom which is guaranteed by numerous legal instruments, notably the European […]
Identity Photo on Official and Unofficial Documents
Salima wishes to subscribe to an offer proposed by her region’s transport company and submits a file where identity photographs are requested. She wants to know if she has the right to provide a photograph with her headscarf. She also wonders about the same issue for her enrollment in a higher education institution, particularly for […]
Prayer at Work
Rachid is a computer engineer in a large company. He has a habit of performing his daily prayer in his office during his lunch break. Today, he is surprised by a colleague who complains to his supervisor. Rachid wonders what risks he faces and if he can be fired for this. What does the law […]
Graduation Ceremony
Samia has obtained her baccalaureate and is eager to attend the graduation ceremony organized by her school. She wonders, however, if she can keep her headscarf for the occasion. What does the law say? The Law No. 2004-228 of March 15, 2004, applying the principle of secularism, framing the wearing of signs or attire openly […]
Identity Document Renewal and Headscarf
Najat has an appointment at the town hall to submit her application for the renewal of her national identity card. The town hall agent then asks her to remove her headscarf, at the counter in front of everyone, in order to verify her identity for verification and security reasons. As for Charlotte, she saw her […]
