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UK GOVERNMENT WILL NEVER BAN THE BURKA AND
COMMIT TO FREEDOM
Published:
18/07/2010 21:00
Mr. Mohammed
Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation comments:
“I have always
supported the right of women to choose how they dress and any attempt to
try to stifle the right of Muslim women as shown by Philip Hollobone MP
will be strongly challenged, that is why I welcome the commitment shown
today by the Immigration Minister Damian Green MP and the Environment
Secretary Caroline Spellman MP to the UK Government never banning the
Burka and Veil.
The uniqueness of
this great nation is its freedom; the right how to dress, speak and live
according to one's own choice, that is why the right of Muslim women to
wear the veil should be protected by this Government and I welcome their
commitment to freedom.
I do however believe
that action should be taken by the Conservative Party and the House of
Common authorities when a public servant refuses to meet his
constituents because they wear the veil, this is a breach of the role of
an MP and public service.
I am writing to the
Speaker of the House of Commons today asking for that investigation”
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Notes for editors
1. The Ramadhan
Foundation is a leading Muslim Organisation in the UK that is working
for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all communities.
2. Based in
Greater Manchester and working to also establish the platform for human
unity amongst our communities in the UK.
3. Mohammad Shafiq is the Chief Executive of the Foundation, aged
30 and
actively campaigning to provide a more positive image of Islam
and Muslims
Mr. Mohammed
Shafiq
Chief Executive
Ramadhan
Foundation
07989 764624 or
07814 835912
mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
www.ramadhanfoundation.com
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