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Spanish Judge Works Out Compromise With Witness Wearing Burka

By Howard M. Friedman

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A Spanish judge yesterday worked out a compromise with a witness in a criminal trial who insisted on wearing her burqa when she testified. Think Spain reports that the woman had been called to testify for the prosecution in the trial of nine Islamists charged with recruiting suicide bombers in order to send them to Iraq. After a conference in chambers with the woman and the prosecutor, the parties agreed that the witness would appear Monday wearing her burqa above her eyebrows and below her chin so the judge can see her face. She will testify with her back to the public gallery in the court room, and no cameras will be allowed.

Full post as published by Religion Clause on September 24, 2009 (boomark / email).

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