The letter warned that the woman could face legal sanctions if she does not comply with the instruction. Officials in courts in Germany have a duty of religious neutrality, and are generally not allowed to wear religious symbols. But civilians who appear in the court are not bound by the laws on religious neutrality. Defence lawyers are also not bound by rules on religious neutrality, and may wear a headscarf or other symbols of religiosity. SEE ALSO: When Muslim women are allowed to wear headscarves in Germany, and when not

Source: The Local July 18, 2017 09:56 UTC