Religious Rights in Britain
Britain does not have any written laws that protect the rights to religious freedom; however Britain is bound by international laws, the most important of which is the European Convention of Human Rights. Under article 9 the rights of religion are protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Women may decide to wear the Veil for various reasons. But the ultimate aim is to please God, Allah and increase ones modesty. They follow the Quran and Hadiths regarding this being an obligatoryact of worship. These women will wear the niqab in all situations...
Supporters of Veiled Justice
Recently the Veil (Niqaab) has gained much negative attention within the media and political framework. Many European countries continue to debate a total public ban on the Niqaab. The response from the Muslim community should be...
Veiled Justice was set up in August 2010 to tackle misconceptions about the veil. Due to the media and political hype and ignorance that has been indoctrinated in society it became a duty on the Muslim Women to speak out for her right to wear the Veil free from discrimination and demonization.
Veiled Justice primarily aims to:
To educate Muslims and non-Muslims at grassroots level that the veil is a part of Islam
To counter any misconceptions that are currently circulated about Veiled Women in the Media
- To defend the rights of Veiled Women to uphold the freedom to practice their religion
- To engage in a proactive positive message to change public perceptions of the Veil and women who wear it, particularly through positive interaction with non-Muslims in our local communities.
ARTICLE 9
- Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice and observance.
- Freedom to manifest one’s religion or beliefs shall be subject only to such limitations as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of public safety, for the protection of public order, health or morals, or the protection of rights and freedoms of others.
Many veiled women are born citizens of the country that are attacking the wearing of the veil. They feel their Rights and Freedoms are being taken away from them without any justification.
Veiled justice has been set up to educate Muslims and non-Muslims about the Niqab
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