The Islamic headscarf launches a new attack on French "laicité": the cases Mme X c. Caisse primaire d'assurance maladie de Seine-Saint-Denis and Mme Fatima X c. Association Baby Loup
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Abstract
In order to defend the principle of State "laïcité", France has introduced specific bans on civil servants' faith manifestations for a long time. However, this system has shown its own inconsistencies in the case of a private organisation's employee performing a service of public interest. In fact, the Court of Cassation has allowed a kindergarten teacher to wear a headscarf on the work premises, drawing criticism from across the nation.
Keywords
- Headscarf
- Dismissal
- Neutrality
- Public Interest
- Public Service
