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Public-service headscarf freedom and the 2013 dress regulation

Tracks the freedom of religion, right to work, non-discrimination, and public-service neutrality debate around the Council of Ministers regulation adopted on October 4, 2013 and published on October 8, 2013, which removed the requirement that female public employees work with heads uncovered.

Administrative lawFreedom of religion and conscienceRight to workProhibition of discrimination
16 legal opinions + 1 bar statementsLast updated: Jun 18, 2026

Opinion distribution

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Was removing the public-service headscarf ban through the 2013 dress-regulation amendment lawful?

Unlawful
1 legal opinions
5.3%
Lawful
15 legal opinions + 1 bar association
94.7%

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Timeline

  1. Sep 30, 2013
    Policy package announced

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  2. Oct 4, 2013
    Administrative regulation adopted

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  3. Oct 8, 2013
    Official Gazette publication

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