At Last

[jaysay]

At last judges with some sense. Judges at the high court upheld an appeal by a woman who had been stopped from wearing a crucifix around her neck at work because it may offend other religions, about time too

[gynn]

It was actually the European Court of Human Rights that made the ruling.

Very sensible, as was their dismissal of the dreadful homophobic claims that were also made to them.

[Studio25]

She should have just said it was a plane, seen from above.

[ocuana1939]

Originally Posted by jaysay

At last judges with some sense. Judges at the high court upheld an appeal by a woman who had been stopped from wearing a crucifix around her neck at work because it may offend other religions, about time too

And for the Eurosceptic readers this was a decision handed down by the European law makers. I totally agree that it is "About time too". Our Court knocked this ladies claim down. Being in Europe does have its advatages!

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by ocuana1939

And for the Eurosceptic readers this was a decision handed down by the European law makers. I totally agree that it is "About time too". Our Court knocked this ladies claim down. Being in Europe does have its advatages!

...but not many.

[accyman]

not religous but she has every right to wear a cross in a christian country especially as some clown can demand to see my passport when re-entering the country wearing a burkah

my comment of show me your face ill show you mine wasnt met with much warmth infact a man cam eover tapping at his machine gun as to indicate i should move along lol

[maxthecollie]

Common sense has prevailed

[accyman]

oh bollox now were gonna get jones on here using this as a reason why we should be in the EU

damn it

[Restless]

I have wondered. When they ask you to swear on the bible etc... What If you are not a believer? Could I swear upon something else and have it count?

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

...but not many.

Too right Wyn, the minuses certainly out strip the pluses by a long chalk and if we weren't in the mishmass we'd be better off still

[susie123]

Originally Posted by Restless

I have wondered. When they ask you to swear on the bible etc... What If you are not a believer? Could I swear upon something else and have it count?

Yes Rob, in a law court you can affirm - but hope you never have to...

Giving evidence in court | nidirect

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Restless

I have wondered. When they ask you to swear on the bible etc... What If you are not a believer? Could I swear upon something else and have it count?

you can refuse to swear on the bible in a court of law, it was once discussed at length on I think Panorama, if your an atheist whats the point of swearing on something you don't believe in

[egg&chips]

Originally Posted by jaysay

you can refuse to swear on the bible in a court of law, it was once discussed at length on I think Panorama, if your an atheist whats the point of swearing on something you don't believe in

Evangelical Christians are also sometimes unwilling to swear onthe bible as Jesus is reported to have dissuaded his disciples from swearing on anything "Let your yes be yes and your no be no" as they say (and sing).

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by Restless

I have wondered. When they ask you to swear on the bible etc... What If you are not a believer? Could I swear upon something else and have it count?

If you are a non believer you can affirm...instead of swearing.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by accyman

not religous but she has every right to wear a cross in a christian country especially as some clown can demand to see my passport when re-entering the country wearing a burkah

my comment of show me your face ill show you mine wasnt met with much warmth infact a man cam eover tapping at his machine gun as to indicate i should move along lol

Why would you be wearing a burkah ... I thought those were only for ugly women and suicide bombers.