Friday, November 23, 2007

Adhaalath hold talks with Justice Officials over face veil issue

22 November 2007
Report: Jaxu

Adhaalath Party has held discussions with Justice Ministry officials yesterday. The discussions were on the issue of wearing face veil which is banned by the recently introduced dress code to be used when attending court sessions or inside the Justice Ministry.

Chief Spokesperson of Adhaalath party, Sheikh Mohamed Shaheem given an interview to Miadhu that discussions will lead to a more amicable solution.

“We hope that something good will come out of the discussions, Justice Minister told us the banning of face veil in courts was not due to the Sultan Park Explosion, but that it was decided long before” said Sheikh Shaheem

According to Adhaalath Party the point of dispute in the dress code was the ban on the face veil whilst inside the court.

“Face veil is practiced as a religious issue, so if they go inside a court, then a part of their personal rights is repealed” said Sheikh Shaheem.

Adhaalath Party said Justice Minister received them very warmly and that the discussions were held in a very friendly atmosphere.

The discussions were participated by the Justice Minister and senior officials of the Ministry while Sheikh Mohamed Didi, Sheikh Mohamed Shaheem and Dr. Abdul Majeed Bari represented Adaalath Party.

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