BULGARIAN HIJAB BAN

Early day motion 2663, tabled 9 October 2006 by Keith Vaz (Labour). Signed by 21 members.

That this House notes with concern the decision of the Bulgarian Parliamentary Anti-Discrimination Commission to rule in favour of a school that sought to ban the wearing of the hijab on its premises; further notes that this ruling will make it possible for the hijab to be banned in all state schools in Bulgaria; calls on the Bulgarian authorities to reverse this decision; and further calls on all current and prospective EU member states to show respect and tolerance for religious beliefs.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.