Thank you for this Anthony - it is always useful to have guidance of
this sort - however a word of caution. Asking a veiled female to unveil
her face to a male in the first instance is neither sensitive or polite.
To show some understanding of the complexities, this should always and
only be approached by a female. There will tnen be no reason for the
wearer to actually refuse the request either.
Hope you don't mind but I've reworded the document attached but it is
only a suggestion!
Kind regards
Hifsa
Equality & Diversity Officer
Staffordshire University
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Subject: Re: Burkha
We issue advice to relevant staff as outlined in the attached document -
which more or less reflects what has been said so far but you can copy
it if you want.
Anthony
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