Indirect Discrimination
Malika wants to join a gym near her home, and she wears a headscarf. While inquiring, she notices that the internal regulations state: “All headgear is strictly prohibited (caps, hats, hoods, etc.)”. Since it’s not only religious headgear that is targeted, and all clients are concerned, she’s unsure if this constitutes discrimination. In reality, Malika […]
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 […]
Disciplinary Procedure in Public Educational Institutions
Article R.511-13 of the Education Code states that: “I In colleges and high schools under the authority of the Minister of Education, the sanctions that can be imposed on students are as follows: 1° Warning; 2° Reprimand; 3° Accountability measure; 4° Temporary exclusion from class. During the sanction, the student is accommodated in the institution. […]
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 […]
Home Education
Home education (IEF), sometimes called ‘homeschooling’, is an educational option that has long been available to families. The right to education is affirmed by numerous international, constitutional, and legislative texts (thirteenth paragraph of the Preamble to the 1946 Constitution and Article 2 of the Additional Protocol to the European Convention for the Protection of Human […]
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 […]
Professional Internships in a School Setting
Aliyah is enrolled in a public middle school and will have to complete a mandatory internship to discover the working world. She wants to know if she can keep her headscarf. 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 […]
Victim and ITT
As Farid was leaving his home, he was the victim of an assault. He suffered both physical and emotional harm and doesn’t know what to do. His friend advises him to have his condition assessed urgently, particularly for the evaluation of ITT. What does this mean? What does ITT mean? The concept of ITT poses […]
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 […]
Victim: How to Assert My Rights?
Nabil booked a rental for a few days of vacation with his family. When he arrives at the location, a reception agent denies him access due to his long beard before verbally assaulting and threatening him. As a victim, Nabil filed a complaint and subsequently received a victim notice, a document intended to inform a […]
