GRETA and Religious Symbols
Sarah wishes to undertake professional training provided by GRETA. Her application was accepted, but when she arrives at reception, she is approached by the director who informs her that she cannot join the training while wearing a headscarf. The director cites the internal regulations which state: ‘In application of the principle of secularism, the wearing […]
Ritual Slaughter for Eid al-Adha
As Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) or Eid al-Kebir (Great Feast) approaches, Sofiane inquires about ritual slaughter to perform it under the best conditions, particularly in compliance with national regulations, standards, food safety, health, animal protection, and environmental norms. What does the law say? The law authorizes ritual slaughter only in approved slaughterhouses, permanent or […]
Polling Station and Religious Symbols
What does the law say? If you are the president of a polling station: It should be noted that the law requires neutrality from all state representatives. Thus, a president of a polling station cannot wear religious symbols, in the name of public service neutrality. If you are an assessor: They are not bound by […]
Exams and Wearing Religious Symbols
1. I am enrolled in a public middle/high school Wearing signs or clothing through which students conspicuously display a religious affiliation is PROHIBITED (Law of March 15, 2004). 2. I am enrolled in a private middle/high school The law of March 15, 2004 regarding the prohibition of religious symbols does not apply to private middle […]
Incitement to Hatred, Violence, and Discrimination
What does the law say? It is necessary to distinguish between incitement to hatred, discrimination, and violence from insult and defamation. Incitement to hatred is the act of encouraging others, through speeches, writings, or any other means, to express hatred, violence, or discrimination against certain people because of, for example, their religion. There is a […]
Summary Proceedings
What is a Summary Proceeding? A summary proceeding is a judicial procedure that allows the judge to conduct a rapid, or even immediate, examination of the dispute. They can order a provisional measure. This single judge does not examine the merits of the case. The summary proceedings judge issues a decision in the form of […]
University Enrollment
During her university enrollment, Nawel is informed that registration at the university is conditional on removing her headscarf, in application of the principle of secularism. What does the law say? Religious freedom is a principle enshrined in French constitutional law as well as international and European law. Higher education is not affected by LAW No. […]
Prayer
Aziz, who juggles many activities, wishes to perform his prayers on time. He is sometimes forced to pray outdoors or at work and wonders if this is legal. Similarly, he wonders if his children can pray at school or university. What does the law say? 1. Praying in public spaces In France, the Declaration of […]
The Mediator for National Education and Higher Education
Mediation is organized by the Education Code (Article L23-10-1 and Articles D222-37 to D222-42-1). The Mediator for National Education and Higher Education is a senior official responsible for ensuring mediation functions within the public education system. They are an independent and impartial interlocutor. Who can refer to the mediator? You can refer to the mediator […]
Defense and Citizenship Day
Sihem has just completed her citizen registration and will receive a written summons in a few months indicating the date and location of her Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC). She wonders if it is mandatory and if she can keep her headscarf on during this day. What does the law say? What is the Defense […]