YAHOO NEWS: A 12-year-old Muslim girl has lost her High Court challenge to her school's ban on wearing the niqab full-face veil. Lawyers for the girl and her father had argued the ban was "irrational" and a breach of human rights. But Mr Justice Silber rejected their plea for a judicial review.
After the judgement, the girl's lawyers said she and her family were "bitterly disappointed" and were considering an appeal.
The girl, referred to as X as she is protected by an anonymity order, argued the ban thwarted her "legitimate expectation" she would be allowed to wear the niqab. Muslim Schoolgirl Loses Veil Challenge
Mark Alexander
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