Quebec woman told to remove hijab in court appeals ruling on legal clarification
MONTREAL — A Montreal woman who was told to remove her hijab by a judge is appealing a ruling that declined to clarify whether Quebecers have a right to wear religious attire in court, her lawyer said Wednesday.
Rania El-Alloul had sought a legal clarification from Quebec Superior Court after she was denied an appearance in a lower court because she was wearing a hijab.
Superior Court Justice Wilbrod Decarie ruled last month that the Quebec court judge’s decision went against the principles of Canadian law protecting freedom of religion.
But he also said that although El-Alloul’s treatment was regrettable, he could not guarantee she would be allowed to wear her hijab during future court appearances.